How much does the 2012 Kia Rio cost?

The 2012 Kia Rio has a starting MSRP of $13,400, ranging up to $17,700 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes LX from $13,400; EX from $16,300; SX from $17,500.

What is the fuel economy of the 2012 Kia Rio?

The 2012 Kia Rio achieves up to 32 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2012 Kia Rio have?

The 2012 Kia Rio offers up to 15 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

Is the 2012 Kia Rio safe?

The 2012 Kia Rio earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing.

How many trims does the 2012 Kia Rio come in?

The 2012 Kia Rio is available in 3 trims (8 total configurations) across Sedan and Hatchback body styles with front wheel drive.

2012 Kia Rio

3 trims · 8 configurations · Sedan, Hatchback

Starting MSRP

$13,400 – $17,700

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NHTSA safety

★★★★☆

4 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★☆

Frontal (passenger)★★★★☆

Side (driver)★★★★☆

Side (passenger)★★★★★

Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA

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Pricing

How much should you pay for the Kia Rio? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates.

MSRP by trim

Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.

Purchase information

Based on LX

Total price (LX MSRP)

$13,400

Typical monthly

$265/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2012 Kia Rio trims

LX
4 configurations
MSRP
$13,400 – $14,700
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
29/37
Horsepower
138 hp
Torque
123 lb-ft
Engine
1.6L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
13.7
Max towing
—
EX
2 configurations
MSRP
$16,300 – $16,500
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
28/36
Horsepower
138 hp
Torque
123 lb-ft
Engine
1.6L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
13.7
Max towing
—
SX
2 configurations
MSRP
$17,500 – $17,700
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
28/36
Horsepower
138 hp
Torque
123 lb-ft
Engine
1.6L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
13.7
Max towing
—

Compare 2012 Kia Rio trim specifications
Spec	LX4 configurations	EX2 configurations	SX2 configurations
MSRP	$13,400 – $14,700	$16,300 – $16,500	$17,500 – $17,700
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	29/37	28/36	28/36
Horsepower	138 hp	138 hp	138 hp
Torque	123 lb-ft	123 lb-ft	123 lb-ft
Engine	1.6L I4 gas	1.6L I4 gas	1.6L I4 gas
Seating	5	5	5
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
Cargo (cu ft)	13.7	13.7	13.7
Max towing	—	—	—

Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: LXgas
EXgas
SXgas
Fuel type: LXregular unleaded
EXregular unleaded
SXregular unleaded
Cylinders: LXI4
EXI4
SXI4
Displacement: LX1.6 L
EX1.6 L
SX1.6 L
Horsepower: LX138 hp
EX138 hp
SX138 hp
Torque: LX123 lb-ft
EX123 lb-ft
SX123 lb-ft
Transmission: LX6-speed manual
EX6-speed shiftable automatic
SX6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain: LXfront wheel drive
EXfront wheel drive
SXfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: LXSedan
EXSedan
SXSedan
Doors: LX4
EX4
SX4
Seating: LX5
EX5
SX5
Length: LX171.9 in
EX171.9 in
SX171.9 in
Width: LX67.7 in
EX67.7 in
SX67.7 in
Height: LX57.3 in
EX57.3 in
SX57.3 in
Wheelbase: LX101.2 in
EX101.2 in
SX101.2 in
Ground clearance: LX5.5 in
EX5.5 in
SX5.5 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: LX13.7 cu ft
EX13.7 cu ft
SX13.7 cu ft
Fuel tank: LX11.4 gal
EX11.4 gal
SX11.4 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: LX32
EX31
SX31
City MPG: LX29
EX28
SX28
Highway MPG: LX37
EX36
SX36

Full specifications by trim
Spec	LX	EX	SX
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	I4	I4	I4
Displacement	1.6 L	1.6 L	1.6 L
Horsepower	138 hp	138 hp	138 hp
Torque	123 lb-ft	123 lb-ft	123 lb-ft
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan
Doors	4	4	4
Seating	5	5	5
Length	171.9 in	171.9 in	171.9 in
Width	67.7 in	67.7 in	67.7 in
Height	57.3 in	57.3 in	57.3 in
Wheelbase	101.2 in	101.2 in	101.2 in
Ground clearance	5.5 in	5.5 in	5.5 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	13.7 cu ft	13.7 cu ft	13.7 cu ft
Fuel tank	11.4 gal	11.4 gal	11.4 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	32	31	31
City MPG	29	28	28
Highway MPG	37	36	36