2011 Kia Rio

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Rating6.7

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Subcompact Sedan
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$12,295 - $16,395
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Impressive fuel economy

Dated exterior styling

Manual transmission is limited only to the base model

Decent cargo space

Choppy automatic transmission

Smooth ride quality

Unrefined drive quality

Spacious cabin

Specs & Features

$12,295

price

110 hp @ 6000 rpm

horsepower

107 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

torque

5-Speed Manual

transmission

1.6L 4cyl FWD 5M

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2011 Kia Rio Sedan is a subcompact sedan offered in 3 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $12,295. For that price, it mainly competes with the Ford Fiesta, the Hyundai Accent, and the Nissan Versa. Between 3 trims, the 2011 Kia Rio sedan offers a single engine but two transmissions. It is a 1.6L Inline-4 engine making 110 horsepower and 107 lb-ft of torque. There is a choice between a 4-speed Automatic transmission and a 5-speed manual transmission. The Rio sedan reaches 60 mph from zero in 11.5 seconds on its base engine. Depending on the powertrain, the Rio sedan can manage a combined fuel economy between 31 and 30 mpg. While we’re on the topic of choices, the 6 striking colors the Rio sedan comes in really pull you towards itself. 

The "MegaRetr" reviews the specs and features of the newly launched cars for all automotive enthusiasts since the start of this channel on Jan 15, 2010. As for the 2011 Kia Rio Sedan "MegaRetr" feels that "its steering response is pretty smooth". Check out more in this video. 

Buying Advice

Our recommendation is the SX trim because it is the sportiest of the bunch. A host of upgraded features are included, such as foglights, a rear spoiler with integrated turn signals, heated outside mirrors with integrated turn signals, power windows, remote keyless entry, cruise control, leather-wrapped steering wheel, and more. 

Trims

    Base
    $12,295 onwards
    • Cloth Seat trim
    • Seek-Scan Radio
    • Sirius AM/FM/Satellite
    LX
    $14,995 onwards
    • 14-inch steel Wheels
    • Cloth Seat trim
    • Front manual air conditioning
    • Seek-Scan Radio
    • Sirius AM/FM/Satellite
    SX
    $16,095 onwards
    • 16-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Heated mirrors
    • Premium cloth Seat trim
    • Remote keyless entry

Compare to similar cars

Price

$12,295- $16,395

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

6.7

Horsepower

110 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque

107 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

Capacity

5

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$11,965- $15,365

Gasoline

5.82

108 hp @ 6400 rpm

105 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

5

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$13,200- $17,500

Gasoline

7.68

120 hp @ 6350 rpm

112 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

5

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$14,945- $20,195

Gasoline

7.97

148 hp @ 6500 rpm

131 lb.-ft. @ 4700 rpm

5

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$9,985- $16,145

Gasoline

7.42

110 hp @ 6000 rpm

106 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

5

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$9,990- $17,410

Gasoline

7.09

107 hp @ 6000 rpm

111 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm

5

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2011 Kia Rio vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    2011 Kia Rio

    Ranked #3

    9.7 sec17.2 sec-
    8 sec--
    9.3 sec17.3 sec-
    9.7 sec17.5 sec108 mph
    9.9 sec--
    10 sec17.4 sec117 mph

    2011 Kia Rio vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      2011 Kia Rio

      Ranked #2

      28 mpg34 mpg31 mpg11.9 gal.333.2/404.6 mi.
      29 mpg37 mpg32 mpg16 gal.336/444 mi.
      28 mpg38 mpg32 mpg12.8 gal.358.4/486.4 mi.
      27 mpg35 mpg30 mpg12 gal.324/420 mi.
      27 mpg34 mpg30 mpg11.9 gal.333.2/404.6 mi.
      26 mpg34 mpg29 mpg13.2 gal.343.2/448.8 mi.

      2011 Kia Rio vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
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        2011 Kia Rio

        Ranked #6

        166.9 in.66.7 in.57.9 in.6.1 in.98.4 in.
        178.3 in.69.9 in.56.5 in.5.5 in.106.3 in.
        176 in.66.7 in.60.4 in.6.3 in.102.4 in.
        173.6 in.67.8 in.58 in.6 in.98 in.
        169.7 in.67.3 in.59.3 in.7 in.97.6 in.
        168.5 in.66.7 in.57.9 in.6 in.98.4 in.

        2011 Kia Rio vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          2011 Kia Rio

          Ranked #1

          11.9 cu.ft.92.2 cu.ft.11.9 cu.ft.
          12.8 cu.ft.85.1 cu.ft.65.7 cu.ft.
          12.4 cu.ft.151.7 cu.ft.80.7 cu.ft.
          13.8 cu.ft.94.3 cu.ft.13.8 cu.ft.
          14.8 cu.ft.95.6 cu.ft.13.6 cu.ft.
          12.4 cu.ft.92.2 cu.ft.-

          2011 Kia Rio vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            2011 Kia Rio

            Ranked #1

            147.4 cu.ft.11.9 cu.ft.11.9 cu.ft.
            -12.4 cu.ft.-
            83.1 cu.ft.12.8 cu.ft.65.7 cu.ft.
            32.8 cu.ft.13.8 cu.ft.13.8 cu.ft.
            81.7 cu.ft.12.4 cu.ft.80.7 cu.ft.
            13.6 cu.ft.14.8 cu.ft.13.6 cu.ft.

            2011 Kia Rio vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              2011 Kia Rio

              Ranked #1

              -2365 lbs.
              -2578 lbs.
              1131 lbs.2661 lbs.
              860 lbs.2516 lbs.
              -2568 lbs.
              1273 lbs.2365 lbs.

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              Horsepower : 110 hp @ 6000 rpm

              MPG Combined : 31 mpg

              0-60 : 9.7 sec

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