Specs - 2008 Kia Rio Technical Specifications
| Brakes | BASE | LX | SX |
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| Brake ABS System | | | |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | | | |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 10.1 x - TBD - | 10.1 x - TBD - | 10.1 x - TBD - |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | | | |
| Cargo Area Dimensions | BASE | LX | SX |
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| Trunk Volume (ft³) | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 |
| Engine | BASE | LX | SX |
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| Displacement | 1.6L/- TBD - | 1.6L/- TBD - | 1.6L/- TBD - |
| Engine Type | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 110 @ 6000 | 110 @ 6000 | 110 @ 6000 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 107 @ 4500 | 107 @ 4500 | 107 @ 4500 |
| Exterior Dimensions | BASE | LX | SX |
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| Height, Overall (in) | 57.9 | 57.9 | 57.9 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 166.9 | 166.9 | 166.9 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 98.4 | 98.4 | 98.4 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 66.7 | 66.7 | 66.7 |
| Fuel Tank | BASE | LX | SX |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 |
| Steering | BASE | LX | SX |
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| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 4.3 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Steering Type | Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 32.7 | 33.1 | 33.1 |
| Suspension | BASE | LX | SX |
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| Suspension Type - Front | Independent | Independent | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear | | | |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Tires | BASE | LX | SX |
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| Front Tire Size | P175/70R14 | P185/65R14 | P195/55R15 |
| Rear Tire Size | P175/70R14 | P185/65R14 | P195/55R15 |
| Transmission | BASE | LX | SX |
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| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD |
| Trans Type | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Vehicle | BASE | LX | SX |
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| Front Head Room (in) | 39.6 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 42.8 | 42.8 | 42.8 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 53.5 | 53.5 | 53.5 |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft³) | 92.2 | 92.2 | 92.2 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 37.8 | 37.8 | 37.8 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 34.3 | 34.3 | 34.3 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 53.1 | 53.1 | 53.1 |
| Weight Information | BASE | LX | SX |
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| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 2365 | 2365 | 2365 |