Auto loans: 2011 Kia Rio
Rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one for you. Rated 7.8 to 7.9 L/100 km combined (EPA). 0 NHTSA recall campaigns. 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
- 7.8 to 7.9 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 0
For sale
Rent a 2011 Kia Rio for a week to try it on your own roads, and tell us what you want: 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.
2011 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 | 8.4 L/100 km | 8.8 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.1 L/100 km | 6.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 7.8 L/100 km | 7.9 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 184 g/km | 184 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $12.09 | $12.25 |
2011 Kia Rio: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.6 L | 1.6 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 28 | 27 |
| MPG highway (US) | 33 | 35 |
| MPG combined (US) | 30 | 30 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 36 | 36 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,250 | US$2,250 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,418 | $2,450 |
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 2011 Kia Rio
- NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
- Owners filed 24 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (7), air bags (5) and electrical system (5). Have those parts checked before you buy.
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2011 Kia Rio?
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2011 Kia Rio for sale by us right now. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Here is the 2011 Kia Rio for buyers: fuel use, size, recalls and a test drive that lasts a week.
Recalls and complaints
Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. NHTSA has 24 owner complaints on file, mostly about engine, air bags and electrical system.
Under the hood
The powertrain to know here is the 1.6L 4-cylinder, with front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
By the EPA's combined rating of 7.8 L/100 km, 300 km takes about 23 litres. Per 100 km, plan on roughly $12.09. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,250 a year for 15,000 miles.
Who the Rio suits
It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town. It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy.
Room inside
A car body like this keeps the weight low, so it feels settled on the highway. The EPA lists 453 litres for luggage, roughly a family's bags for a long weekend.
Try before you buy
If the Rio is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. A test week in the Rio tells you more than any review. Rent first, buy later: a week with the Rio answers the big questions.
Picking a year and a trim
Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay.
The cost of driving it
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. The EPA estimates US$2,250 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $12.09 in fuel.
Next step
A rental request is free; the offer shows the full price.
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 2011 Kia Rio from us first.
Ask us about the 2011 Kia Rio
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2011 Kia Rio for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2011 Kia Rio
Does CarmaCars sell the 2011 Kia Rio?
CarmaCars rents cars and sells one now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2011 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 2011 Kia Rio have recalls?
NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
What does the 2011 Kia Rio cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,250 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2418.00.
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.