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1.6L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD
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Kia Rio Sports (2005) price & specs
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Overview
The 2005 Kia Rio Sports is a front-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Kia Rio is regarded as a small car built in Korea with prices starting at $18,990 before on-road costs.
This Kia Rio is powered by a 1.6L 4-cylinder engine that has 82 kW of power (at 6000 rpm) and 145 Nm of torque (at 4500 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. Kia claims the Rio Sports uses 6.9L/100km of Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 161g of CO2. It has a 45L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 652km per full tank
The Kia Rio measures 1470mm (57.9 inches) in height, 3990mm (157.1 inches) in length, 1695mm (66.7 inches) in width with a 2500mm (98.4 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1193kg (2630.1 lbs) of unladen weight. The Rio Sports comes standard with 205/45 R16 front tyres and 205/45 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.
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Power to Weight
56.41 - 69.43 kW/t
56.41 kW/t
79.02 kW/t
Boot Space
270 - 390 litres
213 litres
390 litres
Fuel Efficiency
6.7 - 7 L/100km
5.7 L/100km
7.5 L/100km
Vehicle Range
662 - 672 km
662 km
672 km
Price
$14,990 - $20,990
$14,990
$24,790
Warranty (Years)
3 - 5 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km - Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
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Dimensions
3,990 mm
1,695 mm
1,470 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 3,990 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,695 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,470 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,500 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,100 mm |
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Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 161
Engine
Bore Engine: 76.5
Engine (cc): 1599
Compression Ratio: 10
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Code: G4ed
Engine (L): 1.6
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 87
Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Octane Number: 91
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 11.9
Main Capacity (L): 45
Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
Main Type: Total
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 6.9
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 34
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 6.9
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 10.2
Maximum Speed (km/h): 190
Maximum Speed (mph): 118
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 112
Maximum Power (kW): 82
Maximum Torque (Nm): 145
Measurement Standard: EEC
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Transmission
Description: Manual
Number of Speeds: 5
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Manual
ABS
Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 2
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Power Steering
Type: Hydraulic
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Type: Torsion Beam
Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Driver Location: RHD
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Mud Flaps
Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
Non-Corrosive Body
Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Full
Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised
Spoiler
Location: Roof
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 40.4
Rear Seat Down (L): 1145
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 9.5
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 270
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10100
Front Track (in): 57.9
Front Track (mm): 1470
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 33.1
Overall Height (in): 57.9
Overall Height (mm): 1470
Overall Length (in): 157.1
Overall Length (mm): 3990
Overall Width (in): 66.7
Overall Width (mm): 1695
Rear Track (in): 57.5
Rear Track (mm): 1460
Wheelbase (in): 98.4
Wheelbase (mm): 2500
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 39.6
Front Headroom (mm): 1005
Rear Headroom (in): 37.8
Rear Headroom (mm): 960
Front Hip Room (in): 50.8
Front Hip Room (mm): 1290
Rear Hip Room (in): 50
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1270
Front Leg Room (in): 42.7
Front Leg Room (mm): 1085
Rear Leg Room (in): 34.3
Rear Leg Room (mm): 870
Front Shoulder Room (in): 53.5
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1360
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 53.1
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1350
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Lens Type: Complex Surface
Paint
External Colour: White
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Number of Front Express Power Windows: 1
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1000
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 2205
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 453
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): Unlimited
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1193
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2630
Antenna
Type: Roof
Audio System
In-Dash CD: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 6
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Rigid
Load Restraint
Type: Hooks
Cigar Lighter
Location: Front Seats
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Number: 2
Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 2
Rear Seat Belts
Center Operation: Reel
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 5
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Type: Fixed
Seat Back Storage
Location: Front
Power Locks
Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Operation: Remote
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