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2006 Kia Rio

US · Compact Cars

The 2006 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 Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.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
1.6L 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
1.6L 4-cylinder
Power Output
Not available
Peak Torque
Not available
Combined Economy
29 MPG US (8.1 L/100 km) · EPA
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
Engine1.6L 4-cylinder
Displacement1.6 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
Combined29 mpg (8.1 L/100 km)
City27 mpg (8.7 L/100 km) to 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km)
Highway35 mpg (6.7 L/100 km) to 32 mpg (7.4 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 17, 2026.

  • 12V244000: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

    KIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2008 RIO VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 20, 2005, THROUGH DECEMBER 9, 2007. THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT SENSOR MAT CAN EXPERIENCE FATIGUE CRACKING. IF SUFFICIENT CRACKING OCCURS, THE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) WILL CEASE TO FUNCTION SUCH THAT THE SYSTEM WILL NOT BE ABLE TO DETECT WHETHER A CHILD PASSENGER IS IN THE SEAT AND THE…

    Remedy: KIA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE OCS SEAT SENSOR MAT, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 26, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-333-4542.

    Reported May 31, 2012. View on NHTSA

Data sources

  • EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 16, 2026 · US Government public data
  • NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 16, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: October 16, 2026

Data verified: October 17, 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

  • 2005 Kia Rio

    Gasoline

    1.6L 4-cylinder · FWD
    25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) to 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km)

  • 2007 Kia Rio

    Gasoline

    1.6L 4-cylinder · FWD
    29 mpg (8.1 L/100 km)

Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2006 Kia Rio have?

1.6L 4-cylinder. Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2006 Kia Rio?

Combined fuel economy is 29 mpg (8.1 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2006 Kia Rio front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: FWD.

Are there recalls for the 2006 Kia Rio?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year (last checked October 17, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.