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2006 Kia Rio LX Sedan



2007 Mazda MAZDA3 i Sport 4-Door





Standards and Options
Pricing

Kia Rio Mazda MAZDA3

MSRP $12,645 $13,895

Invoice Price $11,810 $13,022

Destination Charges $540 $595

Air Conditioning. Health, Ventilation

Kia Rio Mazda MAZDA3

Air Conditioning Standard Option

Automatic Climate Control N/A N/A

Interior Pollen/Particle/Dust Air Filter N/A Option

Rear HVAC Ducts N/A Standard

Rear Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning N/A Standard

Rear Seat HVAC Controls N/A N/A

Entertainment, Communication, Navigation

Kia Rio Mazda MAZDA3

CD Changer N/A Option

CD Player Standard Standard

Cassette Player N/A N/A

DVD Player N/A N/A

Hands Free or Voice Activated Phone N/A N/A

Navigational Aid N/A N/A

Radio Standard Standard

Second Row Sound Controls/Accessories N/A N/A

Subwoofer N/A N/A

Telematic Systems N/A N/A

Exterior

Kia Rio Mazda MAZDA3

Bodyside/Cab Step or Running Board N/A N/A

Bumper Step Up N/A N/A

Front Air Dam Standard Standard

Metallic Paint N/A Standard

Power Sliding Side Van Door N/A N/A

Power Trunk Lid N/A N/A

Rear Spoiler Option Option

Skid Plate or Underbody Protection N/A N/A

Splash or Mud Guards N/A Option

Wind Deflector or Buffer for Convertibles N/A N/A

Instrumentation

Kia Rio Mazda MAZDA3

Battery Gauge N/A N/A

Clock Standard Standard

Compass N/A Option

Cruise Control N/A N/A

Electroluminescent Instrumentation N/A N/A

Gauges Standard Standard

Inside Temperature Gauge N/A N/A

Intelligent Cruise Control N/A N/A

Night Vision N/A N/A

Oil Gauge N/A N/A

Outside Temperature Gauge N/A Option

Service or Maintenance Interval Indicator Not listed Not listed

Steering Wheel Mounted Controls N/A Standard

Tachometer Standard Standard

Tire Inflation/Pressure Monitor N/A Standard

Trip Computer N/A N/A

Lighting

Kia Rio Mazda MAZDA3

Automatic Headlights Standard N/A

Cornering Lights N/A N/A

Daytime Running Lights N/A Not listed

Fog Lights N/A Option

Halogen Headlights Standard Standard

Headlight Washers N/A N/A

High Intensity Discharge Headlights N/A N/A

Windshield Wiper Activated Headlights N/A N/A

Roof

Kia Rio Mazda MAZDA3

Power Sunroof/Moonroof N/A N/A

Removable/Convertible Top N/A N/A

Sunroof/Moonroof N/A N/A

Tires and Wheels

Kia Rio Mazda MAZDA3

Alloy Wheels N/A N/A

Chrome Wheels N/A N/A

Exterior Rear Mounted Tire Carrier N/A N/A

Full Size Spare Tire N/A N/A

Interior Spare Tire for SUVs & Vans N/A N/A

Self Sealing/Run Flat Tires N/A N/A

Steel Wheels Standard Standard

Underbody Tire Carrier N/A N/A

Windows/Mirrors/Wipers

Kia Rio Mazda MAZDA3

Exterior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirrir N/A N/A

Glass Rear Window on Convertible N/A N/A

Heated Exterior Mirror Option N/A

Heated Washer System N/A N/A

Heated Windshield Glass N/A N/A

Interior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirror N/A Option

Interval Wipers Standard Standard

Oversize or Wide Angle Exterior Mirror N/A N/A

Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror Option Not listed

Power Backlight Window N/A N/A

Rain Sensing Wipers N/A N/A

Rear Wiper N/A N/A

Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window N/A N/A

Tinted Glass Standard Standard

Vehicle Speed Sensing Wiper Interval N/A N/A

Windshield Wiper De-Icer N/A N/A

Capacities and Dimensions
General

 Kia Rio Mazda MAZDA3

Body Style Family Sedan Family Sedan    
EPA Classification COMPACT COMPACT    
Turbo N N    
Drive Train

 Kia Rio Mazda MAZDA3

City MPG 32 28    
Combined MPG 33 31    
Displacement (CC) 1599 1999    
Driveline FWD FWD    
Final Drive Ratio 4.06 4.11    
Fuel Capacity (gal) 11.9 14.5    
Fuel System MPFI MPFI    
Fuel Type Gas Gas    
Gas Guzzler Tax $0 $0    
Highway MPG 35 35    
Horsepower @ RPM 110@6000 148@6500    
PowerToWeightRatio 21.8 18.8    
RPM @ Peak Horsepower 6000 6500    
Standard Transmission 5 Speed Manual 5 Speed Manual    
Torque @ RPM 107@4500 135@4500    
Transmission Speeds 5 5    
Transmission Type M M    
Type of Engine 1.6L I4 2.0L I4    
Valves 16 16    
Exterior

 Kia Rio Mazda MAZDA3

Crash Test Rating 4*/5* 4*/4*    
Curb weight (lbs) 2365 2780    
Overall Height (in) 57.9 57.7    
Overall Length (in) 166.9 177.4    
Overall Width (in) 66.7 69.1    
Wheelbase (in) 98.4 103.9    
Interior - Cargo - Carrying

 Kia Rio Mazda MAZDA3

Trunk Volume (cu ft) 12 11    
Interior - Passengers

 Kia Rio Mazda MAZDA3

Headroom front (in) 39.6 39.1    
Headroom rear (in) 37.8 37.4    
Hip room front (in) 50.8 53.8    
Hip room rear (in) 50.0 52.5    
Leg room front (in) 42.8 41.1    
Leg room rear (in) 34.3 36.3    
Passenger Volume 92 94    
Seating Capacity - Maximum 5 5    
Seating capacity - Standard 5 5    
Shoulder room front (in) 53.5 54.9    
Shoulder room rear (in) 53.1 54.0    
Suspension

 Kia Rio Mazda MAZDA3

Front suspension Ind Ind    
Ground Clearance (in) 6.1 4.8    
Rear Suspension Semi Ind    
Track Front 57.9 60.2    
Track Rear 57.5 59.6    
Towing

 Kia Rio Mazda MAZDA3

Tow Capacity (Maximum) NR      
Tow Capacity Standard NR      
Turning Radius

 Kia Rio Mazda MAZDA3

Steering Diameter Left 33.1 34.1    
Steering Diameter Right 33.1 34.1    
Warranty

 Kia Rio Mazda MAZDA3

Powertrain Miles 100000 60000    
Powertrain Time (Months) 120 60    
Rust Miles 100000      
Rust Time (Months) 60 60    
Warranty - Basic Miles 60000 36000    
Warranty - Basic Time (Months) 60 36    


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