Auto loans: 2002 Kia Rio
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 9.0 to 9.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 9.0 to 9.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 2002 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.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2002 Kia Rio specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5L 4-cylinder | 1.5L 4-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.1 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 212 g/km | 230 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $13.95 | $15.19 |
2002 Kia Rio: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.5 L | 1.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 23 | 22 |
| MPG highway (US) | 29 | 27 |
| MPG combined (US) | 26 | 24 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 31 | 29 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 566 L (20 cu ft) | 566 L (20 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,600 | US$2,800 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,790 | $3,038 |
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 2002 Kia Rio
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 149 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (50), service brakes (26) and air bags (24). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
The 2002 Kia Rio for buyers
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2002 Kia Rio for sale by us right now. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Here is what to know about the 2002 Kia Rio before buying one.
Recalls and complaints
Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Owners filed 149 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling, service brakes and air bags; have those parts checked.
The numbers in plain words
The 1.5L 4-cylinder, paired with a 5-speed manual, drives it. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
Rated at 9.0 L/100 km combined, it needs around 27 litres for a 300 km round trip. In energy, every 100 km costs about $13.95 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,600 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
What the Rio is like
It is a straightforward car to drive, park and live with. The EPA lists 566 litres for luggage, roughly bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.
When the Rio makes sense
It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month. It suits commuters, couples and business trips.
Drive it on your own roads
A test week in the Rio tells you more than any review. A week with the Rio answers more than any brochure. Try the Rio on your commute, then decide.
The cost of driving it
At our price setting, 100 km costs about $13.95 in fuel. The EPA estimates US$2,600 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.
Narrowing it down
Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it.
Your move
Send a request to rent the model first, or ask us what we can do.
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 2002 Kia Rio from us first.
Ask us about the 2002 Kia Rio
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2002 Kia Rio for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2002 Kia Rio
Does CarmaCars sell the 2002 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 2002 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 2002 Kia Rio have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2002 Kia Rio cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,600 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2790.00.
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.