2004 Kia Rio for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 9.2 to 9.6 L/100 km combined (EPA). 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 9.2 to 9.6 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
We do not have a 2004 Kia Rio for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2004 Kia Rio specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.6L 4-cylinder | 1.6L 4-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 10.5 L/100 km | 11.0 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.0 L/100 km | 8.0 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.2 L/100 km | 9.6 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 216.5 g/km | 225.5 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $14.26 | $14.88 |
2004 Kia Rio: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.6 L | 1.6 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 23 | 22 |
| MPG highway (US) | 30 | 30 |
| MPG combined (US) | 26 | 25 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 31 | 30 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 708 L (25 cu ft) | 708 L (25 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,650 | US$2,750 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,852 | $2,976 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2004 Kia Rio
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 50 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (14), fuel system (8) and suspension (8). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05V557000 | 2005-12-12 | child seat | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, 'CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS.' CERTAIN CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORS WILL NOT FULLY LATCH ONTO THE LOWER LATCH ANCHORS LOCATED BETWEEN THE REAR SEAT BACK AND REAR SEAT CUSHION BECAUSE OF INTERFERENCE... |
| 04V179000 | 2004-04-09 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL INTAKE NIPPLE OF THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR IS SUBJECT TO FRACTURE OR CRACKING DURING REMOVAL OF THE QUICK CONNECT COUPLING SECURING THE MAIN FUEL TUBE ASSEMBLY TO THE FUEL INTAKE NIPPLE, OR WHEN FORCE IS ACCIDENTALLY APPLIED TO THE INTAKE NIPPLE DURING THE VEHICLE ASSEMBLY PROCESS... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 2004 Kia Rio
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2004 Kia Rio for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. Here is what to know about the 2004 Kia Rio before buying one.
A buyer's checks
A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN.
Specs, explained
The 1.6L 4-cylinder, paired with a 5-speed manual, drives it. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
A combined rating of 9.2 L/100 km works out to about 28 litres per 300 km. A weekend of 300 km comes to about $42.78 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,650 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Who rents the Rio
It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going.
Size and space
Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk. The trunk holds 708 litres by the EPA's count: bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.
A longer test drive
If the Rio is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car.
Which one to look for
If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person.
The cost of driving it
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $14.26 in fuel. A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car.
Let us know
Want to try the model first? Send a request with your dates.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2004 Kia Rio from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2004 Kia Rio for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2004 Kia Rio
Does CarmaCars sell the 2004 Kia Rio?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2004 Kia Rio before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2004 Kia Rio have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2004 Kia Rio cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,650 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2852.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.