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2002 Kia Rio

US · Compact Cars

The 2002 Kia Rio is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine
1.5L 4-cylinder
Power
Not available
Torque
Not available
Transmission
Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Seating
Not available
Generic outline. Published dimensions for this vehicle are not available.
Specifications at a Glance

Key Performance & Dimensions

Units:
Engine / Powertrain
1.5L 4-cylinder
Power Output
Not available
Peak Torque
Not available
Combined Economy
Not available
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Not available
Capacity
Not available
Exterior Dimensions
Not available
Market: US·Switch units anytime to convert horsepower, torque, fuel economy, and dimensions.
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Engine

Engine
SpecificationValueSource
Engine1.5L 4-cylinder
Displacement1.5 L
Cylinders4
Fuel typeGasoline

Not available from our sources: Aspiration, Power, Torque.

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
SpecificationValueSource
TransmissionVaries by configuration: Automatic, Manual
Gears4 to 5
DrivetrainFWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
SpecificationValueSource
Combined26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) to 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km)
City23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km)
Highway29 mpg (8.1 L/100 km) to 27 mpg (8.7 L/100 km)

Not available from our sources: Electric range, Battery capacity.

Trims and configurations

2 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Last checked October 18, 2026.

  • 04V179000: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

    ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL INTAKE NIPPLE OF THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR IS SUBJECT TO FRACTURE OR CRACKING DURING REMOVAL OF THE QUICK CONNECT COUPLING SECURING THE MAIN FUEL TUBE ASSEMBLY TO THE FUEL INTAKE NIPPLE, OR WHEN FORCE IS ACCIDENTALLY APPLIED TO THE INTAKE NIPPLE DURING THE VEHICLE ASSEMBLY PROCESS OR DURING ENGINE COMPARTMENT REPAIRS.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR AND MAIN FUEL TUBE ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN JUNE 18, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.

    Reported April 9, 2004. View on NHTSA

Data sources

  • EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 18, 2026 · US Government public data
  • NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 18, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: October 18, 2026

Data verified: October 18, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

Related vehicles

  • 2001 Kia Rio

    Gasoline

    1.5L 4-cylinder · FWD
    26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) to 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km)

  • 2003 Kia Rio

    Gasoline

    1.6L 4-cylinder · FWD
    26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) to 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km)

Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2002 Kia Rio have?

1.5L 4-cylinder. Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2002 Kia Rio?

Combined fuel economy is 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) to 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2002 Kia Rio front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: FWD.

Are there recalls for the 2002 Kia Rio?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year (last checked October 18, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.