Affordable 5-passenger sedan. 2016 Kia Rio sedan exterior and interior design. Compact car equipped with 4-cylinder 1.6-liter engine which produces 138 horsepower and standard 6-speed manual transmission. Automatic transmission would be an optional feature. With same drivetrain as previous 2015 model year new front-wheel drive sedan most likely will have identical fuel economy or 27 mpg in the city and 37 miles per gallon on the highway. With some refreshments made, 2016 Kia Rio is really good choice for low-budget oriented consumers. With decent in its class interior volume and cargo capacity as well as good gas mileage new Rio is a great everyday vehicle.