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Free Kia Rio VIN Decoder

Decode your Kia Rio VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 8 variants (2016–2018). No registration.

2016–2018 8 variants Hatchback PetrolDiesel
Kia Rio
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Kia Rio specs by variant

Engine, power, transmission and emissions for each Rio variant in our database.

VariantYearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
1.0L T-GDi 6MT (100 HP) 2020 — 1.0 L 99 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
1.2L 5MT (84 HP) 2020 Petrol 1.2 L 83 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
1.6L 6AT FWD (130 HP) 2016–2018 Petrol 1.6 L 130 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp FWD —
1.6L 6MT FWD (130 HP) 2016–2018 Petrol 1.6 L 130 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
1.0L 5MT FWD (100 HP) 2016–2018 Petrol 1.0 L 99 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.4L 6MT FWD (90 HP) 2016–2018 Diesel 1.4 L 89 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
1.2L 5MT FWD (84 HP) 2016–2018 Petrol 1.2 L 83 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.4L 6MT FWD (77 HP) 2016–2018 Diesel 1.4 L 76 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —

Specifications are indicative, from open data (cardata.wiki). Decode your VIN above to confirm the exact build.

Why decode a Kia Rio VIN?

The VIN confirms the exact engine, gearbox and trim, exposes outstanding recalls, and verifies the car matches its paperwork, so you can be sure a used Rio is what the advert claims before you buy.

Other Rio generations and versions

The same nameplate across body styles and chassis generations.

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Kia Rio VIN FAQ

What does a Kia Rio VIN tell you?+
A Kia Rio VIN decodes to the exact variant, engine, transmission, body type, model year and factory options. Our free decoder also checks recalls and available safety ratings.
Where is the VIN on a Kia Rio?+
Look at the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, on the driver's door-jamb sticker, and on the vehicle registration document (V5C / title).
What years was the Kia Rio made?+
Our database covers the Kia Rio for model years 2016–2018, across 8 variants.
Is the Kia Rio VIN check free?+
Yes, decoding specifications, recalls and safety ratings is completely free and needs no registration. A paid full-history report (mileage, theft, accidents) is optional.

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