Auto loans: 2016 Kia Rio
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 7.7 L/100 km combined (EPA). 2 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
- 7.7 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
We do not have a 2016 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.
2016 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 automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 8.7 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 6.5 L/100 km | 6.5 L/100 km |
| Combined | 7.7 L/100 km | 7.7 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 179 g/km | 178 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $11.94 | $11.94 |
2016 Kia Rio: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.6 L | 1.6 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 27 | 27 |
| MPG highway (US) | 36 | 36 |
| MPG combined (US) | 31 | 31 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 37 | 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$2,200 | US$2,150 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,388 | $2,388 |
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 2016 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 78 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (39), service brakes (18) and unknown or other (15). 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... |
| 23V594000 | 2023-08-24 | latches/locks/linkages:trunk lid:latch | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Rio, 2016-2018 Optima, 2017-2018 Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. The trunk latch base may crack, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2016 Kia Rio: before you buy
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2016 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. Before buying the 2016 Kia Rio, read what the figures say and how to try one first.
What to check on the Rio
Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Owners filed 78 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine, service brakes and unknown or other; have those parts checked. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent.
What the figures tell you
The powertrain here is the 1.6L 4-cylinder with front-wheel drive and a 6-speed automatic. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
The EPA rates it at 7.7 L/100 km combined, so a 300 km weekend uses about 23 litres. Expect about $11.94 per 100 km at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,200 a year for 15,000 miles.
Living with the Rio
A car body like this keeps the weight low, so it feels settled on the highway. The trunk holds 425 litres by the EPA's count: a family's bags for a long weekend.
A good match for
It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one. It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car.
A longer test drive
If the Rio is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Try the Rio on your commute, then decide. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car.
Running costs
The EPA estimates US$2,200 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $11.94 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $119.40 at our price setting.
Which one to look for
If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Within the 2016 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it.
Still deciding?
Ask us anything about renting before you buy.
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 2016 Kia Rio from us first.
Ask us about the 2016 Kia Rio
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2016 Kia Rio for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2016 Kia Rio
Does CarmaCars sell the 2016 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 2016 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 2016 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 2016 Kia Rio cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,200 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2388.00.
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.