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2009 KIA RIO
ENGINE
Type	Inline four-cylinder, iron-block aluminum head
Valve gear	DOHC, four valves/cylinder, Continuously Variable Valve Timing (CVVT)
Displacement	1,599 cc
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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