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2012 Kia Rio - Specifications

4-Door Sedan Auto SX Performance Specs

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Engine

Displacement 1.6L/97

Engine Order Code NA

SAE Net Torque @ RPM 123 @ 4850

Fuel System Direct Injection

Engine Type Gas I4

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 138 @ 6300

Transmission

Trans Type 6

Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.83

Clutch Size (in) NA

Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive

First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.40

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.77

Trans Description Cont. Automatic

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.39

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.27

Trans Order Code NA

Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.72

Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.44

Trans Description Cont. Again NA

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00

Brakes

Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA

Brake Type Pwr

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.3 x 0.4

Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes

Brake ABS System 4-Wheel

Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.0 x 0.9

Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.8

Steering Type Electric Pwr

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 34.5

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 15.5

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code NA

Front Tire Order Code NA

Spare Tire Size NA

Front Tire Size P205/45R17

Rear Tire Order Code NA

Rear Tire Size P205/45R17

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in) NA

Front Wheel Size (in) 17 x 6.5

Spare Wheel Material NA

Front Wheel Material Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in) 17 X 6.5

Rear Wheel Material Aluminum

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Coil Springs

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) NA

Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs

Suspension Type - Rear Torsion Beam

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) 0.87

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -

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