Kia · model year 2018
2018 Kia Rio
Specifications and certified data for the 2018 model year. All Kia Rio model years →

2018 UK builds, engines & trims
| Build | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Power hp | CO₂ g/km | MPG | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '1' 1.25 83bhp ISG | 1,248 cc | Petrol | Manual | — | 125 | 51.4 | Dossier |
| '2' 1.0 T-GDi 99bhp ISG | 998 cc | Petrol | Manual | — | 114 | 56.5 | Dossier |
| '2' 1.25 83bhp ISG | 1,248 cc | Petrol | Manual | — | 126 | 51.4 | Dossier |
| '2' 1.4 98bhp | 1,368 cc | Petrol | Automatic | — | 143 | 45.6 | Dossier |
| '2' 1.4 98bhp ISG | 1,368 cc | Petrol | Manual | — | 131 | 49.6 | Dossier |
| '3' 1.0 T-GDi 99bhp ISG | 998 cc | Petrol | Manual | — | 115 | 56.5 | Dossier |
| '3' 1.4 98bhp | 1,368 cc | Petrol | Automatic | — | 144 | 44.8 | Dossier |
| 'GT-Line S' 1.0 T-GDi 118bhp ISG | 998 cc | Petrol | Manual | — | 117 | 55.4 | Dossier |
| 'GT-Line' 1.0 T-GDi 118bhp DCT ISG | 998 cc | Petrol | Automatic | — | 124 | 52.3 | Dossier |
| 'GT-Line' 1.0 T-GDi 118bhp ISG | 998 cc | Petrol | Manual | — | 117 | 55.4 | Dossier |
UK Vehicle Certification Agency fuel & emissions data and ACS catalogue records, Open Government Licence v3.0, VCA ↗.
2018 US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 32 | 280 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2018 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 32 | 277 | — | EPA ↗ |
US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle), fueleconomy.gov ↗, US government public domain.
US safety recalls
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21V622000 2021-08-09 · model years 2018, 2019
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forte 4-door, Forte Koup 2-door, and 2018-2019 Rio 4-door vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the trunk latch assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 10, 2022. 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 2018
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 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.
