Kia · model year 2016
2016 Kia Rio
Specifications and certified data for the 2016 model year. All Kia Rio model years →

2016 UK builds, engines & trims
| Build | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Power hp | CO₂ g/km | MPG | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '1 Air' 1.1 CRDi 74bhp ISG | 1,120 cc | Diesel | Manual | — | 94 | 78.5 | Dossier |
| '1 Air' 1.25 84bhp | 1,248 cc | Petrol | Manual | — | 115 | 56.5 | Dossier |
| '1' 1.1 CRDi 74bhp ISG | 1,120 cc | Diesel | Manual | — | 86 | 85.6 | Dossier |
| '1' 1.25 84bhp | 1,248 cc | Petrol | Manual | — | 115 | 56.5 | Dossier |
| '1' 1.25 84bhp | 1,248 cc | Petrol | Manual | — | 115 | 56.5 | Dossier |
| '2' 1.1 CRDi 74bhp ISG | 1,120 cc | Diesel | Manual | — | 94 | 78.5 | Dossier |
| '2' 1.25 84bhp | 1,248 cc | Petrol | Manual | — | 115 | 56.5 | Dossier |
| '2' 1.25 84bhp | 1,248 cc | Petrol | Manual | — | 115 | 56.5 | Dossier |
| '2' 1.25 84bhp ISG | 1,248 cc | Petrol | Manual | — | 109 | 60.1 | Dossier |
| '2' 1.4 107bhp | 1,396 cc | Petrol | Automatic | — | 147 | 44.8 | Dossier |
| '2' 1.4 107bhp ISG | 1,396 cc | Petrol | Manual | — | 114 | 56.5 | Dossier |
| '2' 1.4 107bhp ISG | 1,396 cc | Petrol | Manual | — | 114 | 56.5 | Dossier |
| '2' 1.4 CRDi 89bhp ISG | 1,396 cc | Diesel | Manual | — | 98 | 74.3 | Dossier |
| '3' 1.4 107bhp | 1,396 cc | Petrol | Automatic | — | 147 | 44.8 | Dossier |
| '3' 1.4 107bhp ISG | 1,396 cc | Petrol | Manual | — | 114 | 56.5 | Dossier |
| '3' 1.4 107bhp ISG | 1,396 cc | Petrol | Manual | — | 114 | 56.5 | Dossier |
| '3' 1.4 CRDi 89bhp ISG | 1,396 cc | Diesel | Manual | — | 98 | 74.3 | Dossier |
| '3' 1.4 CRDi 89bhp ISG | 1,396 cc | Diesel | Manual | — | 98 | 74.3 | Dossier |
| '4' 1.4 107bhp ISG | 1,396 cc | Petrol | Manual | — | 114 | 56.5 | Dossier |
| '4' 1.4 CRDi 89bhp ISG | 1,396 cc | Diesel | Manual | — | 98 | 74.3 | Dossier |
| 'SR7' 1.1 CRDi 74bhp ISG | 1,120 cc | Diesel | Manual | — | 94 | 78.5 | Dossier |
| 'SR7' 1.25 84bhp | 1,248 cc | Petrol | Manual | — | 115 | 56.5 | Dossier |
| 'SR7' 1.25 84bhp | 1,248 cc | Petrol | Manual | — | 115 | 56.5 | Dossier |
| SE' 1.1 CRDi 74bhp ISG | 1,120 cc | Diesel | Manual | — | 94 | 78.5 | Dossier |
| SE' 1.25 84bhp ISG | 1,248 cc | Petrol | Manual | — | 109 | 60.1 | Dossier |
UK Vehicle Certification Agency fuel & emissions data and ACS catalogue records, Open Government Licence v3.0, VCA ↗.
2016 US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 31 | 286 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2016 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 30 | 290 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2016 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 31 | 287 | — | EPA ↗ |
US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle), fueleconomy.gov ↗, US government public domain.
US NHTSA safety ratings
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Kia Rio 4 DR FWD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2016 Kia Rio 5 HB FWD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (US government, public domain). US-market versions; not the same tests as Euro NCAP.
US safety recalls
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23V652000 2023-09-25 · model years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an…
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the HECU fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk,…
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23V594000 2023-08-24 · model years 2016, 2017
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Rio, 2016-2018 Optima, 2017-2018 Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. The trunk latch base may crack, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the trunk latch base subassembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 19, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is…
NHTSA recalls database (US government, public domain). Recalls apply to US-market vehicles; check the manufacturer for your country.
Generation in 2016
Sources
- UK VCA fuel & emissions data — https://carfueldata.vehicle-certification-agency.gov.uk/Open Government Licence v3.0
- US EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ws/index.shtmlUS Government public domain
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API — https://api.nhtsa.gov/SafetyRatingsUS Government public domain
- NHTSA recalls database — https://www.nhtsa.gov/recallsUS Government public domain
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.
