Overview
The 2014 Kia Rio Sedan is a subcompact sedan offered in 3 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $13,900. For that price, it mainly competes with the Hyundai Accent Sedan, the Nissan Versa Sedan, and the Chevrolet Sonic Sedan. Between 3 trims, the Rio Sedan offers 2 powertrains. It is a 1.6L inline-4 engine making 138 horsepower and 123 lb-ft of torque. However, there is a choice between a 6-speed manual transmission and a 6-speed automatic transmission on the base trim. The rest of the trim lineup gets a standard 6-speed automatic transmission only. The Rio Sedan reaches 60 mph from zero in 9.4 seconds with the automatic transmission, which gets pumped up to 8.6 seconds with the manual. Regardless of the transmission choice, the Rio Sedan can manage a combined fuel economy of 31 mpg. While we're on the topic of choices, the 8 striking colors the Rio Sedan comes in really pull you towards itself.
