Auto loans: 2012 Kia Rio
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 7.4 to 7.6 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
- 7.4 to 7.6 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 2012 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.
2012 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 | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 8.1 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km |
| Highway | 6.4 L/100 km | 6.5 L/100 km |
| Combined | 7.4 L/100 km | 7.6 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 173 g/km | 178 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $11.47 | $11.78 |
2012 Kia Rio: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.6 L | 1.6 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 29 | 28 |
| MPG highway (US) | 37 | 36 |
| MPG combined (US) | 32 | 31 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 38 | 37 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,100 | US$2,150 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,294 | $2,356 |
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 2012 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 54 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (24), air bags (12) and fuel/propulsion system (7). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23V652000 | 2023-09-25 | service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2012 Kia Rio?
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2012 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 what to know about the 2012 Kia Rio before buying one.
What to check on the Rio
Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Owners filed 54 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine, air bags and fuel/propulsion system; have those parts checked.
What the specs mean
The engine is the 1.6L 4-cylinder, with front-wheel drive and a 6-speed manual. 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 7.4 L/100 km combined, it needs around 22 litres for a 300 km round trip. At our price setting, it costs about $11.47 to drive 100 km. The EPA estimates US$2,100 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
How big it is
Being a compact car, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives. With 425 litres of luggage space by the EPA's measure, it takes a family's bags for a long weekend.
A good match for
It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month. It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one.
Rent it for a week first
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent first, buy later: a week with the Rio answers the big questions. Rent the Rio for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one.
Running costs
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. The EPA estimates US$2,100 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $11.47 in fuel.
Choosing the right one
Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person.
Ready when you are
Questions about trying a car first? Ask in your request.
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 2012 Kia Rio from us first.
Ask us about the 2012 Kia Rio
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2012 Kia Rio for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2012 Kia Rio
Does CarmaCars sell the 2012 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 2012 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 2012 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 2012 Kia Rio cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,100 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2294.00.
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.