The Kia Rio 5-Door, also known as the Kia Rio Hatchback model, returns with its new 2021 model year. How does this new model year compare to its previous iteration, and what has changed? From Auffenberg Kia of Cape Girardeau, it’s the 2021 Kia Rio 5-Door vs the 2020 Kia Rio 5-Door!
Model | 2021 Kia Rio 5-Door/Hatchback | 2020 Kia Rio 5-Door/Hatchback |
Baseline Engine | 1.6L Inline 4 | 1.6L Inline 4 |
Horsepower | 120 hp | 120 hp |
Torque | 112 lb-ft | 112 lb-ft |
Standard Transmission | Continuously Variable-Sped Automatic (CVT) | Continuously Variable-Sped Automatic (CVT) |
Standard Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 11.9 gal. |
City Fuel Economy | 33 MPG | 33 MPG |
Highway Fuel Economy | 41 MPG | 41 MPG |
Combined Fuel Economy | 36 MPG | 36 MPG |
Front Legroom | 42.1 in. | 42.1 in. |
Rear Legroom | 33.5 in. | 33.5 in. |
Maximum Cargo Capacity | 32.8 ft3 | 32.8 ft3 |
Total Seating | 5 | 5 |
Starting MSRP | $16,990 | $16,790 |
With the changes to the Kia Rio 5-Door model being purely in terms of style and features, the dimensions and engine specifications of the model are unchanged moving from its 2020 model year to its 2021 model year. The actual changes offered with the 2021 Kia Rio 5-Door model are as follows:
Kia Rio – Engine Performance and Fuel Economy
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