Kia Rio 0–60 Times
The Kia Rio 0–60 times and quarter mile times below are from 17 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Kia Rio is the 2012 Kia Rio LX 5-door Hatchback, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 7.9 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 16.40 seconds at 84.9 mph, according to Motor Trend.
The slowest tested Kia Rio is the 2001 Kia Rio Sedan, which took 10.7 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.70 seconds at 76.4 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Out of all the Kia Rio tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 9.09 seconds The average quarter mile time is 16.95 seconds at 82.15 mph.
Fastest 0–60
7.9sec
2012 LX 5-door Hatchback
Average 0–60
9.09sec
Across 17 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
16.95sec
@ 82.2 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
10.7sec
2001 Sedan
Across 17 verified runs, the Kia Rio ranges from 7.9 to 10.7 seconds 0–60, with a 9.09-second average.
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Tests by model year
17 tests · 7 years
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2021
Kia Rio · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
8.60
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.75
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#05
2021 Kia Rio S 5-door Hatchback
8.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.80s
¼ mi @ 83.0 mph
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0–60 mph
8.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.80 sec
Trap Speed
83.0 mph
Engine
1.6L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
CVT
MPG EPA
33 C / 41 H / 32 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#5 of 17
#06
2021 Kia Rio S 5-door Hatchback
8.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.70s
¼ mi @ 83.9 mph
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0–60 mph
8.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.70 sec
Trap Speed
83.9 mph
Engine
1.6L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
CVT
MPG EPA
33 C / 41 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#6 of 17
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Performance distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
0–60 →
¼ mile →
Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Frequently asked
6 questions
The quickest Kia Rio on record is the 2012 Kia Rio LX 5-door Hatchback, which runs 0–60 mph in 7.9 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 16.40 seconds at 84.9 mph.
The slowest recorded Kia Rio is the 2001 Kia Rio Sedan, which takes 10.7 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 17.70 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 17 verified runs, a Kia Rio reaches 60 mph in 9.09 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 16.95 seconds at roughly 82.2 mph.
We have verified test data for 7 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Kia Rio can do, not a single marketing claim.
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