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    2013 Kia Rio

    Used from

    $15,290 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    5 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    5.6 - 6.3 L / 100km

    About the Kia Rio

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2013 Kia Rio's used prices in Australia typically range from $6,300 for the S variant and topping out at $9,800 for the SI.

    There are 4 variants of the Rio available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2013.

    Engine options include 1.4L petrol (79kW/135Nm) and 1.6L petrol (103kW/167Nm). Available with 6 speed manual, 4 speed automatic or 6 speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The 2013 Rio was offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

    See Kia Rio models from other years

    2013 Kia Rio Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Kia Rio

    S

    • Audio system
      • Brand Name: Other
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 40.0
      • Headroom Front: 1015
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.8
      • Headroom Rear: 960
      • Hip Room Front (in): 52.1
      • Hip Room Front: 1323
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 51.2
      • Hip Room Rear: 1301
      • Leg Room Front (in): 43.8
      • Leg Room Front: 1112
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 31.1
      • Leg Room Rear: 790
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 53.1
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1350
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 52.1
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1324
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Constant
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 4
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Plastic
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    Si

    Adds to S:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Indicator Lights
    • Electrically foldable mirrors
      • Operation: Electric
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Titanium Look
      • On Doors: Titanium Look
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Gearknob: Leather
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    Removes from S:
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 4
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Plastic

    SLS

    Adds to Si:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor
    Removes from Si:
    • Electrically foldable mirrors
      • Operation: Electric
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    SLi

    Adds to SLS:
    • Electrically foldable mirrors
      • Operation: Electric
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable
    Removes from SLS:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor
    See all 2013 Kia Rio Specs

    2013 Kia Rio Dimensions

    1455mm
    1720mm
    4045mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2013 Kia Rio Dimensions

    2013 Kia Rio Fuel Economy

    There are 5 different fuel economy figures for the Kia Rio

    The most fuel efficient Kia Rio is the Si with a 6 SPEED MANUAL which is powered by a 1.6L MULTI POINT F/INJ and uses 5.5L of Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Kia Rio that uses the most amount of fuel is the S with a 4 SPEED AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 1.4L MULTI POINT F/INJ and uses 6.3L of Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Kia Rio variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    See all Kia Rio Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Kia Rio?

    The Kia Rio has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2013 Kia Rio Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Kia Rio?

    The Kia Rio offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Kia Rio FAQs

    The cheapest Kia Rio is the S that starts from $6,300.

    The most expensive Kia Rio is the Si that starts from $9,800.

    The best towing capacity of a Kia Rio is 1150 kg offered by the following variants: Si, SLi and SLS.

    The largest Kia Rio is the Si which measures 1720mm wide, 4365mm in length and sits 1455mm tall.

    The most powerful Kia Rio is the Si which has 103kW of power from its 1.6L MULTI POINT F/INJ engine.

    The Kia Rio is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Kia Rio is the Si which weighs 1645 kg (kerb weight).

    The Kia Rio uses Unleaded Petrol.