2021 Kia Rio5 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
8.6s
- Door S IVT, 120 hp.
- Online source.
- 0-60: rank 79 of 84 sedans (2021).
- Horsepower: rank 82 of 84 sedans (2021).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Door S IVT | 1.6L | 120 hp | 112 lb-ft | 2,767 lb | 87 | 23.1 | 8.6 sOnline | CVT | FWD | $16,990 |
| S Hatchback FWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8.6 sOnline | CVT | FWD | $16,990 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
1 engine offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L | 1 | 120 hp | Door S IVT | $16,990 | Base | $1,067 | Base |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: yes. All 2 trims.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVT | 2 | Door S IVT | $16,990 | 8.6 s |
Rivals with a geared automatic
Nearest in price to the Door S IVT ($16,990).
| Model | Trim | Transmission | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Jetta | S FWD | 8-speed automatic | $18,995 | 7.7 s |
| Hyundai Elantra | Blue HEV FWD | 6-speed DCT | $23,550 | 8.4 s |
| Hyundai Sonata | SE FWD | 8-speed automatic | $23,950 | 5.1 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the Door S IVT: 120 hp, 36 mpg, $16,990. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
No rival beats it on both.
Rio5 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2021 Kia Forte: 2.0 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2021 Kia Forte.
| Measure | 2021 Kia Rio5 | 2021 Kia Forte |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Door S IVT | GT Manual FWD |
| 0-60 | 8.6 s | 6.6 s |
| Basis | Online | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 120 hp | 201 hp |
| Curb weight | 2,767 lb | 2,989 lb |
| hp per ton | 87 | 134 |
| lb per hp | 23.1 | 14.9 |
| MSRP | $16,990 | $23,390 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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