Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
27 -28 City / 37 HWY
Horsepower
138
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Meredith S
Durable with amazing gas mileage.
I think the only problem I have about my car is that it does not have cruise control. Other than that one issue, I love my car. It runs amazing and the gas mileage on the car is awesome. I go to school three hours from my family so it is nice to have a durable, efficient car that is not going to make me go broke when I want to see my family.
accountCircle joan b
I love my Kia because it is efficient on gas and I know I can rely on getting me where I need to go. The ride is comfortable for all passengers and the driver.
It fits my personality perfectly. I know that when I drive my Kia people know that I am fun and like adventure.
accountCircle Jennifer K
Everything is good nothing is wrong with the car.
There is nothing wrong with this car it is really good. The Kia drives excellent. The car just needs a little more room.
accountCircle Christine H
Bright color. Comfortable ride.
Small but comfortable . Great for city life and small trips. Yellow color is a little bright but easy to find in a lot. Can fit a family of four well. Good gas mileage. Rides well . Doesn't take bumps well. Easy for first time drivers like our teenagers. I would recommend to people for a first time car.
accountCircle Shay J
My Kia Rio cast of a true life time.
My car is a 2016 Kia Rio it is in excellent used contrition. Mileage is super duper low and it is inside interior is most definitely super clean she run great. It's a baby blue in color and it has 100,000 miles on it and plenty of life still left as well.
accountCircle William W
I feel that it is quite sporty and handles well. Fits my personality.
Great car. Relatively fuel efficient. Handles well. My particular model does not have cruise control but they are made with that option available. The trunk is spacious. I enjoy the smaller size of the vehicle especially when commuting in town. I have had this vehicle for 3 years and have had no issues needing repair. Good safety ratings.
accountCircle K.C. G
My vehicle supports Bluetooth, auxiliary and it also accommodates Sirius XM.
My Kia Rio is one of the best cars I have had!! It is super roomy! It has a Bluetooth hookup, auxiliary and USB port. It accommodates Sirius XM! It is drives smoothly and gets great gas mileage! I think I get 35/40 miles a gallon. Also the trunk of the car is super spacious and makes traveling so much easier!
accountCircle Christopher D
2016 Kia rio days and knights.
This vehicle is fantastic and is one of the most important parts of our lives. We bought it new off the lot. It has good gas mileage and is low on maintenance. I love the brand Kia. And have had my eye on the Kia stinger. It is fully loaded and red. Thank u.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Tim M
Almost a lemon but could be a lime.
Depending on the individual this vehicle is uncomfortable. Also it has an emission problem that does not seem to get fixed. It gets poor gas mileage in the city and on the highway along with being slow on take off from a stop. The horn can hardly be heard. The car is very lightweight and gets pushed around when getting passed by large trucks..
accountCircle Myles C
The car is fairly good on gas but besides that nothing is good about the car.
Kia rio is extremely uncomfortable. Has no features. Very light car. Very slow and the car is very unsafe. Low room for space does not drive good in rainy weather the tires go bad very quick also the windshield wipers go back every months worst of all the power steering goes bad very fast.
accountCircle Amanda P
16 Kia Rio small, tight fit for large family.
We are a bigger family and it has limited seating, the car has a hard time going up hills (we are a heavy family) the cars size is very compact and not for people with long legs. The trunk size it ok not too large not too small it fits about 4 of the 13 lb garbage bags full of clothes in it.
accountCircle Lynnette L
Great car. Would buy Kia cars again.
The car is great. No problems. It runs great. Good gas mileage. Very comfortable and low to the ground.
accountCircle Lisa C
Compact car. Anyone in the back seat has no room to put their feet.
The Kia Rio is a very small compact car. Not enough room if you're looking for a family car. One specific thing I do not like about the 2016 Kia Rio, is that the passenger front seat since quite a bit lower than the driver's front seat. It seems like you have to stretch your neck just to see out the front window. It is a four cylinder, and has no pick up and go.
accountCircle Lindsay J
Summary of Kia Rio hatchback.
Very small, no leg room. Good on gas and is very reliable. No issues since I have had it. Prefer leather seats not cloth especially since I have a dog. Ac/heat are very well. Everything is good besides the size. I prefer larger cars. Tires are still good and going to the dealership for any issues is always quick and easy.
accountCircle theresa h
It is easier to drive and clean then the bigger cars.
Like the size. It is harder to pull out in this car. Harder to see what is behind you quickly.
accountCircle Dominique R
The 1.0-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine is a great fit for the Rio.
A lively inline 4-cylinder engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission fitted as standard help make the Rio fun to drive. Motor driven power steering (mdps), helps provide control and responsiveness behind the wheel, proving that great things can come in small packages. Rio s with optional features shown. Some of the most common problems with the Kia Rio involve the vehicle's four-cylinder engine. Many different engine problems have been noted, including engines that are difficult to start or stall intermittently, broken timing belts and rough idling.

Kia Rio Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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LX
138 HP 31 MPG 5 Seats
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EX
138 HP 31 MPG 5 Seats
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SX
138 HP 31 MPG 5 Seats
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2016 Kia Rio Owner Reviews

4.16
189 Reviews
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5 stars 41%
4 stars 39%
3 stars 17%
2 stars 2%
1 star 2%
accountCircle Erika C on June 9, 2021
Kia Rio are good reliable cars.
I have had it for 4 years. They say that you can go 5 months between oil changes, but it almost killed my engine. I get my oil changed every 3 months. The pick up on it has decreased, but I am suspecting that I may need a tune up. It is an overall good car. I am planning to pass it down to my daughter.
accountCircle Kirsten B on May 12, 2021
Light blue 2016 Kia Rio sedan.
When I purchased my car the seller never said it was a rental car before until reading the paper work I was about to sign and it was already too late. It's actually not really a great car, the bottom of the car is super plastic & cheap. My trunk broke after 2 years of having the car.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Kyra T.

It is has good gas mileage as well as a eco setting and a way to be non slip during bad winters weather. It runs reliably and I am able to get to all the places I need without worrying about the car breaking down.

likeFilled Leah J.

I love that it is a up to date car. It shows when the tire is low. When the gas cap is not closed. It has Bluetooth. It lets u connect to phone through the USB as well. The heat and air works really good. You do not hear the wind in the car when your driving like most cars.

likeFilled Michelle Q.

Love the smooth ride great on gas and if u know how to pack a car it will load a lot, it has enough room for legs up front very comfortable for me and my passenger great for taking Trip's all over convenient and comfortable and put down sites have a lot of room as well.

likeFilled Heather G.

It's bigger on the inside than it looks on the outside, big trunk, good gas mileage. It's pretty basic so not a lot goes wrong with it. The color is nice, the ac is cold. It has Bluetooth. It has cup holders for each seat.

likeFilled Pat M.

It is very fuel efficient. It is small and handles easily for parallel parking etc. It is easy to clean - everything is reachable. It has a number of dashboard signals, some of which are very helpful.

likeFilled Alisa B.

The Kia Rio has really good gas mileage for a car it is size. I find that this is true with eco mode in and without eco mode on. If I had to choose which one to drive in I would still choose eco though just to get a little more savings out of my gas.

likeFilled Mallory D.

Great gas mileage, Bluetooth, good price for a reliable sedan, very big trunk for a small car, easy to maintain, perfect for road trips, lots of colors to choose from, and many upgrade options. The 2013-present models also have a sporty body.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Kyra T.

It is rather small and cannot fit many people in it. It is low to the ground and sometimes is hard to see around other vehicles on the road or in parking lots. The gas tank is small and does not hold much.

dislikeFilled Leah J.

I haven't had the car a year yet and the battery went out on it within a month. One of cigarette lighters do not work. The vehicle is small. So if u have big kids it will not be big enough. The radio speakers have gone out. The windows are not automatic.

dislikeFilled Michelle Q.

Leg room in the back not enough. I really didn't have any more issues besides that and maybe a backup camera for safety I love my DVD player but others would need the apple hookup so maybe a little bit of a update on a couple things and pretty much good.

dislikeFilled Heather G.

It's kind of cheap, a lot of cheap plastic parts that fall off. It dents easily, the roof dents just from the blow dryer at the car wash. It doesn't have very good pickup, takes a while to get up to speed. If you have the temperature on cold but don't have the ac on, it gets warm and stuffy.

dislikeFilled Pat M.

It is too low to the ground and visibility ahead is limited. It has a number of dashboard signals, some of which are important, others even the dealer could not explain to me. The manual is useless in this regard as it contains page after page of symbols but they are not in any particular order.

dislikeFilled Alisa B.

I find that a lot of people get motion sick in the passenger side of my vehicle because it is so low to the ground and my seat is so low to the ground. People always leave my car feeling sick regardless of who is driving. I think I am immune to this though.

dislikeFilled Mallory D.

The cabin area is relatively small. Not a good choice for a lot of tall people. The front windshield and dash design is a little strange. It is very long and if you are short you'll have to raise the seat all the way to see where the hood is at. Also the small window between the drivers and the windshield has a giant plastic piece there that makes a small blind spot.

Ranks #27 Small Cars by Owners

The 2016 Kia Rio has an average owner rating of 4.27 out of 5 which ranks it #27 of 38 other Small Cars.

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4.9
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4.71
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4.16

Ranks #8 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2016 Kia Rio has a combined MPG of 42 which ranks it #8 of 38 other Small Cars.

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121 MPG
2
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48 MPG
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37 MPG

Is The 2016 Kia Rio A Good Car?

Yes, it has been dependable. It gets pretty good gas mileage, and it is bigger on the inside than it looks, and has a good sized trunk as well.
Heather G.
It is alright it gets me where I need to be and is really good on gas and it also very reliable the only thing is it does not have automated windows.
Xavier A.
Yes the Kia rio is a good vehicle, it’s very reliable, great on gas and has some of the latest technologies
Tina G.
It’s functional but not very comfortable. Drives average. Not good for long trips. Usually buy Honda’s and the Kia is less reliable and less comfortable
Rose M.
Yes saves me money on gas on slot of other things like oil tires it's a small cars so less gas and no car payment
Nancy O.

How Reliable Is The 2016 Kia Rio?

Yes it has been reliable so far. The only problems I've had with it are mostly cosmetic, for instance small plastic pieces falling off, and the weatherstripping coming off.
Heather G.
It has a few like no automated windows and no automated locks but it has Bluetooth wireless and that works pretty good.
Xavier A.
The Kia Rio is reliable, the only problem is that there is no cruise control so long trips are a bit uncomfortable
Trent I.
It needs regular maintenance. Ac freezes up and have had to replace things a little more often than I'm used to
Kim P.
No problems at all I'm very happy with this car company they seem to be do very well I see lots of these cars on the road
Taylor R.

Is The 2016 Kia Rio A Good Value?

I got it used and it cost 9000 with 40000 miles on it. However I am paying an additional 9000 in interest, but the base price I believe was a good value.
Heather G.
12000 yes it is a good value if you ask me although we could have gotten a better deal on it but I am not complaining.
Xavier A.
The car is worth what I paid for, I got a used car so the price I paid isn't the same as what it would originally cost
JULIE K.
It could be better. Feel like it’s a cheap car and should cost a little less. Cheaper quality products.
Ana E.
It was about 12, 000 and decent value I'm also very happy with my car did you saving on gas and now you and overall Best in class
Lynn H.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2016 Kia Rio LX oil type?

Answer: The 2016 Kia Rio LX uses SAE 5W-20 from the factory, and typically a synthetic blend. You're free to switch to a conventional, but there's no reason You should, even being price conscious. In fact, You should...

How do i perform the 2016 Kia Rio tpms reset?

Answer: To reset the TPMS light on a 2016 Kia Rio, the first thing You need to do is inflate the tires to the recommended setting. Check the label on the drivers door jamb to verify the correct pressures, I'm pretty...

Does the 2016 Kia Rio have a timing belt or chain?

Answer: All versions of the 2016 Kia Rio use a timing chain rather than a timing belt. The Rio did used to use a timing belt but it was only for the 2000 througH2005 models and the 1.4 L I4 and 1.6 L Alpha II engines...

What's the 2016 kia rio oil capacity?

Answer: The 2016 Kia Rio oil capacity iS3.8 quarts. You will run into problems with the oil at some point. One common problem is a nasty burning smell. This needs to be looked into as soon as possible or the car might...

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Safety & Reliability

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Rollover

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*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety