Kia RIO performance summary
The 2023 Kia RIO makes 120 hp and 151 Nm of torque. It runs 0-100 km/h in 10.3s, about 9.7s from 0-60 mph, and reaches a listed top speed of 112 mph (180 km/h). In the Carspeed quarter-mile simulation, it covers 402 m in 17.55s.
On Carspeed's data it is relaxed — quicker off the line than 15% of the cars in our database, with more power than 10% of them and a higher top speed than 16%. That works out to roughly 142 per horsepower at list price.
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Kia RIO vs its closest rivals
| Car | HP | 0–100 | Top speed | 1/4 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia RIO | 120 | 10.3s | 180 km/h | 17.55s |
| Kia RIO 5-Door | 120 | 10.3s | 180 km/h | 17.55s |
| Kia RIO S | 120 | 10.3s | 180 km/h | 17.55s |
| Kia RIO 5-Door S | 120 | 10.3s | 180 km/h | 17.55s |
| Honda City | 119 | 10.2s | 180 km/h | 17.49s |
| Nissan Versa | 122 | 10.4s | 180 km/h | 17.62s |
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Kia RIO FAQ
What is the Kia RIO 0-60 mph time?
The Kia RIO does 0-60 mph in about 9.7s, based on its 10.3s 0-100 km/h figure.
What is the top speed of the Kia RIO?
The listed top speed is 112 mph, or 180 km/h.
How much horsepower does the Kia RIO have?
The Kia RIO is listed at 120 hp with 151 Nm of torque.
What is the Kia RIO quarter-mile time?
Carspeed estimates the Kia RIO quarter-mile at 17.55s over 402 m using its published performance data.
What cars are similar to the Kia RIO?
Similar performance rivals include Kia RIO 5-Door, Kia RIO S, Kia RIO 5-Door S.