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2001 Kia Rio Specs

If numbers tell half the story, checking the 2001 Kia Rio specs is an easy first step useful for easily narrowing down your decisions. An once-over of the data we have here will tell you if a car is too big or small, too light or heavy, has the right balance between power and gas mileage, and so on and so forth.
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2001 Kia Rio Research

2001 Kia Rio

Resale Value:$2,751  |  Get Internet Pricing from a Local Dealer!
Transmissions: 4-Speed Automatic; 5-Speed Manual
Drivetrains: Front Wheel Drive

2001 Kia Rio Specs

Performance & Efficiency Hide
1,493 cc 1.5 liters 4 in-line engine with 75.5 mm bore, 83.4 mm stroke, 9.5 compression ratio, double overhead cam and four valves per cylinder
Unleaded fuel
Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 7.4
Multi-point injection fuel system
Main 45 liter unleaded fuel tank
Power: SAE and 72 kW , 96 HP @ 5,800 rpm; 98 ft lb , 133 Nm @ 4,500 rpm
Handling, Ride & Braking Hide
Two disc brakes including two ventilated discs
Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel
Strut front suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springs , torsion beam rear suspension with stabilizer bar semi-independent with coil springs
Exterior & Aerodynamics Hide
Front and rear body color bumpers
Coefficient of drag: 0.31
Driver and passenger internally adjustable black door mirrors
External dimensions: overall length (mm): 4,214, overall width (mm): 1,674, overall height (mm): 1,440, wheelbase (mm): 2,410, front track (mm): 1,433, rear track (mm): 1,450 and curb to curb turning circle (mm): 9,388
Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
Black paint , gloss paint
Rear window
Tinted glass on cabin
Weights: curb weight (kg) 1,017
Windshield wipers with fixed intermittent wipe
Interior Hide
A pillar antenna
Front ashtray
Manufacturer's own audio system
Cargo capacity: all seats in place (liters): 289
Front seats cigar lighter
Clock
Floor full console with open storage box
Courtesy lights
Front seats cup holders
Door ajar warning
Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
Driver and passenger front airbag
Bucket seat , bucket seat
3-point reel height adjustable front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
Front seat center armrest
Glove compartment
Height adjustable two head restraints on front seats
Internal dimensions: front headroom (mm): 1,001, rear headroom (mm): 955, front hip room (mm): 1,311, rear hip room (mm): 1,351, front leg room (mm): 1,087, rear leg room (mm): 831, front shoulder room (mm): 1,346, rear shoulder room (mm): 1,351 and interior volume (liters): 2,500
Low fuel level warning
Front reading lights
3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side , 3-point reel rear seat belts on passenger side , lap static rear seat belts on center side
Bench fixed three rear seats
Rear view mirror
Remote fuel filler door release
Mechanical remote trunk/hatch release
Front seat back storage
Cloth seat upholstery
Seating: five seats
Four speakers
Plastic steering wheel
Ventilation system with recirculation setting