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2012 Kia Rio
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2012 Kia Rio
MSRP $13,795 - $21,995
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2012 Toyota Yaris
MSRP $13,990 - $19,990
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas I4
Gas I4
Displacement
1.6L/97
1.5L/91
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Electronic Fuel Injection
Horsepower
138 hp @ 6300 rpm
106 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
123 ft-lb @ 4850 rpm
103 ft-lb @ 4200 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission w/Steptronic 6-speed manual transmission
4-speed automatic transmission w/OD -inc: super electronic control transmission (Super-ECT), ECO drive monitor 5-speed manual transmission
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
6.9 - 7.1 L/100 km
6.6 - 6.8 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
5.3 - 5.5 L/100 km
5.2 - 5.5 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
5.3 - 7.1 L/100 km
5.2 - 6.8 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
45.0 L
42.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
Front Disc Rear Drum 4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Not Available
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Not Available
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Not Available
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Not Available
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Not Available
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Not Available
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Not Available
Not Available
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Standard
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
1,016 mm
986 - 998 mm
Front Leg Room
1,113 mm
1,031 - 1,072 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,349 mm
1,311 - 1,334 mm
Rear Head Room
955 - 960 mm
932 - 955 mm
Rear Leg Room
790 mm
848 - 904 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,323 mm
1,275 - 1,313 mm
Trunk Volume
388 L
—
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Cargo Volume
—
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
—
433 L
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
—
728 L
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,570 mm
2,510 - 2,550 mm
Length, Overall
4,046 - 4,366 mm
3,899 - 4,300 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,720 mm
1,689 - 1,694 mm
Height, Overall
1,455 mm
1,461 - 1,509 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
140 - 147 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,093 - 1,126 kg
1,020 - 1,040 kg
Front Tire Size
P185/65R15 P195/55R16 P205/45R17
P185/60R15 P175/65R15 P195/50R16
Rear Tire Size
P185/65R15 P195/55R16 P205/45R17
P185/60R15 P175/65R15 P195/50R16
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Not Available
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Standard
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