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About the Kia Rio
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2020 Kia Rio is a small car offered in a 5D hatchback body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $16,990 for the S variant and topping out at $23,590 for the Gt-line.
There are 3 variants of the Rio available in Australia and this generation went on sale in November of 2019.
Engine options include 1.4L multi-point injection (74kW/133Nm) and 1.0L turbo petrol direct injection (88kW/172Nm). Available with 6-speed manual, 4-speed automatic, 6-speed automatic, 7-speed automatic or manual transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The 2020 Rio was offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.
CarExpert Rating
Average
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Power to Weight
64.18 - 74.76 kW/t
58.49 kW/t
158.46 kW/t
Boot Space
325 litres
141 litres
536 litres
Fuel Efficiency
5.41 - 6.21 L/100km
3.3 L/100km
8 L/100km
Vehicle Range
726 - 833 km
607 km
1,091 km
Price
$16,990 - $23,590
$14,990
$54,500
Warranty (Years)
7 years
3 years
7 years
Warranty (Distance)
999,999 km
100,000 km
999,999 km
Years on Sale
25 years
9 years
31 years
Service Interval
12 months
6 months
12 months
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2020 Kia Rio Price
S
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $16,990 |
| 1.4L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $16,990 |
Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.4L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $17,790 |
| 1.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $17,790 |
GT-Line
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $23,090 |
| 1.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $23,090 |
*excl. on-roads
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2020 Kia Rio Fuel Economy
There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Kia Rio
The most fuel efficient Kia Rio is the GT-Line with a 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 5.4L of unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Kia Rio that uses the most amount of fuel is the S with a 4-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.4L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 6.2L of unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Kia Rio variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Kia Rio | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 5.6 L/100km |
| 1.4L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 6.2 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Kia Rio?
You should service your Rio at your authorised Kia dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the Rio's warranty.
2020 Kia Rio Warranty
What is the warranty on a Kia Rio?
The Kia Rio offers a 7 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
Kia Rio FAQs
The cheapest Kia Rio is the S that starts from $16,990.
The most expensive Kia Rio is the GT-Line that starts from $23,590.
The best towing capacity of a Kia Rio is offered by the GT-Line which can tow 1110 kg
The largest Kia Rio is the GT-Line which measures 1725mm wide, 4070mm in length and sits 1450mm tall.
The most powerful Kia Rio is the GT-Line which has 88kW of power from its 1.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.
The Kia Rio is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Kia Rio is the GT-Line which weighs 0 kg (kerb weight).
The Kia Rio uses unleaded.