Rear View of the 2019 Kia Rio

How Powerful and Fuel-Efficient is the 2019 Kia Rio Engine?

2019 Kia Rio Engine Performance and Fuel Economy

Are you in the market for a new subcompact sedan that offers a terrific combination of engine performance and fuel economy? If so, then you should consider exploring the excellent aspects offered by the 2019 Kia Rio for yourself today! Customers here in the Cape Girardeau, MO area can explore these aspects of the 2019 Kia Rio for themselves right here at Auffenberg Kia today! Join us as we highlight the engine specs and fuel efficiency of the 2019 Kia Rio today!

2019 Kia Rio Engine Specifications

The 2019 Kia Rio comes equipped with a 1.6L in-line 4-cylinder engine under the hood. This engine features Gasoline Direct Injection. At peak performance, the 2019 Kia Rio 1.6L engine is able to generate 130 horsepower and up to 119 pound-feet of torque. This is excellent engine performance for a subcompact sedan and really sets the 2019 Kia Rio apart from other competitors in the marketplace. This 1.6L engine comes paired with an excellent 6-speed automatic transmission as well.

Seating in the 2019 Kia Rio

Dashboard View of the 2019 Kia Rio

2019 Kia Rio Fuel Economy Ratings

Where the 2019 Kia Rio really shines is with the fuel economy ratings the subcompact sedan is able to achieve. The 1.6L engine allows the 2019 Kia Rio to achieve EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 28 mpg in the city and 37 mpg on the highway. These tremendous fuel economy ratings allow the 2019 Kia Rio to travel a long distance before needing to refuel. Specifically, with the 11.9-gallon fuel tank, the 2019 Kia Rio can travel up to 333 miles in the city and 514 miles on the highway before needing to stop and fill up the tank!

If you would like to test drive the 2019 Kia Rio for yourself, then you should contact our excellent staff here at Auffenberg Kia in Cape Girardeau, MO today!


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