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    2011 Kia Rio

    New from

    $14,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    3

    Warranty

    5 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    6.6 - 6.7 L / 100km

    About the Kia Rio

    Last updated Sep 26, 2025

    The new Kia Rio is a small car offered in both 5D Hatchback and 4D Hatchback body styles. Available in Australia from $14,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the S variant and topping out at $18,840 for the SI.

    There are 3 variants of the Rio available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2010.

    Engine options include 1.6L multi-point injection (82kW/145Nm) and 1.4L multi-point injection (70kW/125Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The new 2011 Rio is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    56.41 - 67.94 kW/t
    56.41 kW/t
    82.24 kW/t
    Boot Space
    270 - 390 litres
    204 litres
    506 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    6.6 - 6.7 L/100km
    4.6 L/100km
    7 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    672 - 682 km
    618 km
    978 km
    Price
    $14,990 - $18,840
    $14,990
    $29,190
    Warranty (Years)
    5 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited

    All Kia Rio Pricing

    YearPrice From*Price To*
    2023$19,690$25,590
    2022$19,090$25,590
    2021$18,090$25,590
    2020$16,990$23,590
    2019$16,990$23,090
    *excl. on-roads
    See all Kia Rio Pricing

    2011 Kia Rio Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Kia Rio

    S

    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Hatchback
      • Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
      • Local Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Platform Code: B3
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 2
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 57.42
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Type: Bluetooth
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1145
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 270
      • Front Headroom (mm): 1005
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1290
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 1085
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1360
      • Front Track (mm): 1470
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 39.6
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.8
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 50.8
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 50.0
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 42.7
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 34.3
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 53.5
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 53.1
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10100
      • Overall Height (mm): 1470
      • Overall Length (mm): 3990
      • Overall Width (mm): 1695
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 960
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1270
      • Rear Leg Room (mm): 870
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1350
      • Rear Track (mm): 1460
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2500
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Australia Air Pollution Rating: 8.5
      • Australia Greenhouse Rating: 7.5
      • Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 5.0
      • Bore Engine: 75.5
      • Co2 Level (combined): 158
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu4
      • Engine (l): 1.4
      • Engine (cc): 1399
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 78.1
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 45
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy Look
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: White
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 682
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 15.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 18.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 8.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 11.6
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.6
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 95
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 70
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 125
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4700
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20080122
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 3.0
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian: 2
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: 1.4 Lx 5ha
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 15000
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Type: Torsion Beam
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Front
      • Transmission Description: Manual
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Manual
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Internally Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Internally Adjustable
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Constant
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 60
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 60
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 60
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1000
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 453
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1219
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1193
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Covers: Full
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 84
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 175
      • Rear Wheels Covers: Full
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 84
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 175

    Sports Se

    Adds to S:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
    • Body exterior
      • Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195
    Removes from S:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 2
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20080122
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 3.0
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian: 2
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: 1.4 Lx 5ha
    • Weights
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1193
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Covers: Full
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 84
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 175
      • Rear Wheels Covers: Full
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 84
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 175

    Si

    Adds to Sports Se:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 67.27
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 76.5
      • Co2 Level (combined): 159
      • Engine (l): 1.6
      • Engine (cc): 1599
      • Engine Code: G4ed
      • Stroke Engine: 87.0
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 672
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 14.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 18.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 9.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 10.9
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.7
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 10.2
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 190
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 118
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 112
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 82
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 145
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20080122
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 3.0
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian: 2
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: 1.4 Lx 5ha
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Weights
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1193
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Covers: Full
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 84
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 175
      • Rear Wheels Covers: Full
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 84
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 175
    Removes from Sports Se:
    • Body exterior
      • Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 57.42
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 75.5
      • Co2 Level (combined): 158
      • Engine (l): 1.4
      • Engine (cc): 1399
      • Stroke Engine: 78.1
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 682
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 15.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 18.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 8.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 11.6
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.6
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 95
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 70
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 125
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4700
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Internally Adjustable
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Internally Adjustable
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195
    See all 2011 Kia Rio Specs

    2011 Kia Rio Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    2023800Kg1110Kg
    2022800Kg1110Kg
    2021800Kg1110Kg
    2020800Kg1110Kg
    2019800Kg1110Kg
    See all Kia Rio Towing Capacity

    2011 Kia Rio Fuel Economy

    There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Kia Rio

    The most fuel efficient Kia Rio is the S with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.4L Multi-Point Injection and uses 6.6L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Kia RioFuel TypeCombined
    1.4L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDUnleaded6.6 L/100km
    1.4L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDUnleaded6.7 L/100km
    See all Kia Rio Fuel Economy

    2011 Kia Rio Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Kia Rio?

    The Kia Rio offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Kia Rio FAQs

    The cheapest Kia Rio is the S that starts from $14,990.

    The most expensive Kia Rio is the Si that starts from $18,840.

    The best towing capacity of a Kia Rio is 1000 kg offered by the following variants: S, Sports Se and Si.

    The largest Kia Rio is the Si which measures 1695mm wide, 4240mm in length and sits 1470mm tall.

    The most powerful Kia Rio is the Si which has 82kW of power from its 1.6L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Kia Rio is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Kia Rio is the Si which weighs null kg (kerb weight).

    The Kia Rio uses Unleaded.

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