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2016 Kia Rio
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2016 Kia Rio
MSRP $14,495 - $23,195
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2016 Chevrolet Sonic
MSRP $14,395 - $23,795
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Mechanical
Engine
Regular Unleaded I-4
Gas I4 Turbocharged Gas I4
Displacement
1.6 L/97
1.8L/110 1.4L/110
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection
Electronic Fuel Injection
Horsepower
137 hp @ 6300 rpm
138 hp @ 6300 rpm 138 hp @ 4900 rpm
Torque
123 ft-lb @ 4850 rpm
125 ft-lb @ 3800 rpm 148 ft-lb @ 1850 rpm 148 ft-lb @ 2500 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
6-Speed Auto w/Steptronic Shifter 6-Speed Auto w/Steptronic Shifter -inc: active eco system, 3.065 Axle Ratio 6-Speed Manual
Transmission, 6-speed automatic Transmission, 5-speed manual Transmission, 6-speed manual, responsive close-ratio RS-specific
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
8.5 - 8.8 L/100 km
8.5 - 9.6 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
6.3 - 6.4 L/100 km
6.2 - 7.1 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
6.3 - 8.8 L/100 km
6.2 - 9.6 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
43.0 L
40.9 - 46.2 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
Front Disc Rear Drum 4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Not Available
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Optional
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Not Available
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Not Available
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Not Available
Not Available
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Standard
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
1,016 mm
983 mm
Front Leg Room
1,113 mm
1,062 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,349 mm
1,356 mm
Rear Head Room
955 - 960 mm
960 - 968 mm
Rear Leg Room
790 mm
879 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,323 mm
1,346 mm
Trunk Volume
388 L
422 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,570 mm
2,525 mm
Length, Overall
4,049 - 4,369 mm
4,039 - 4,397 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,720 mm
1,735 mm
Height, Overall
1,455 mm
1,506 - 1,516 mm
Min Ground Clearance
140 mm
N/A
Base Curb Weight
1,131 - 1,244 kg
1,234 - 1,313 kg
Front Tire Size
P195/55TR16 P185/65TR15 P205/45VR17
P195/65R15 P205/50R17
Rear Tire Size
P195/55TR16 P185/65TR15 P205/45VR17
P195/65R15 P205/50R17
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Standard
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