The 2008 Kia Rio
Technical Specifications

ENGINE
Type Inline four-cylinder, iron-block aluminum head
Valve gear DOHC, four valves/cylinder, Continuously Variable Valve Timing (CVVT)
Displacement 1,599 cc
class="field"Compression ratio 10.0:1
Horsepower (SAE net) 110 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque (SAE net) 107 lb.-ft. @ 4,500 rpm
Transmission 5-speed manual, overdrive
Electronically-controlled 4-speed automatic, overdrive (LX/SX)
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase 98.4 in.
Track Front: 57.9 in. Rear: 57.5 in.
Length 166.9 in.
Width 66.7 in.
Height 57.9 in.
Ground clearance 6.1 in.
Headroom Front: 39.6 in. Rear: 37.8 in.
Shoulder room Front: 53.5 in. Rear: 53.1 in.
Legroom Front: 42.8 in. Rear: 34.3 in.
Hip room Front: 50.8 in. Rear: 50.0 in.
Passenger volume 92.2 cu. ft.
Cargo volume 11.9 cu. ft.
CURB WEIGHT
5-speed manual 2,365 lbs.
4-speed automatic 2,403 lbs.
BODY AND CHASSIS
Layout Front engine, front-wheel drive
Body type Steel unibody
Front suspension Independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar
Rear suspension Torsion beam, coil springs
Steering type Rack-and-pinion (power assisted on LX/SX)
Turns, lock-to-lock 4.3 (manual)
3.0 (power)
Turning diameter, curb to curb 32.7 ft. (manual)
33.1 ft. (power)
BRAKES
Type Hydraulic, power-assisted vacuum; 4-sensor, 4-channel ABS (optional on LX/SX)
Front 10.1-in. vented discs
Rear 8.0-in. drum
10.3-in. solid disc (w/optional ABS)
TIRES
Tires P175/70R14 (base)
P185/65R14 (LX)
P205/45R16 (optional)
EPA FUEL ECONOMY
5-speed manual 27 city / 32 hwy (mpg)
4-speed automatic 25 city / 35 hwy (mpg)
Fuel capacity 11.9 (gallons)
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