Kia Rio coolant capacity

Total cooling-system coolant capacity for the Kia Rio, by generation and engine, in quarts and liters.

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Sources: Kia Owner's Manual - Recommended Lubricants and Capacities (2024 model), 2019 Kia Optima Owner's Manual, dealer-hosted copy of official Kia manual. Shop links go to Amazon, and we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Kia Rio coolant capacity by year
YearsEngine: capacity
2024-20261.6: 5.7 qt (5.4 L)
1.0 T-GDI (100): 5.8 qt (5.5 L)
1.2 MPI: 5.4 qt (5.1 L)
1.4 CRDi (77): 6.8 qt (6.4 L)
2021-20231.6L 4-cyl: 5.8 qt (5.5 L)
20201.6L 4-cyl: 7 qt (6.6 L)
2018-20191.6L 4-cyl (G4FD), 5.7-5.8 qt by version: 5.8 qt (5.5 L)
2015-20171.6L 4-cyl (G4FD), 5.6-5.8 qt by version: 5.8 qt (5.5 L)
20141.6L 4-cyl, 5.3-5.5 qt by version: 5.5 qt (5.2 L)
20131.6L 4-cyl: 5.6 qt (5.3 L)
20121.6L 4-cyl, 5.6-5.8 qt by version: 5.8 qt (5.5 L)
2010-20111.6L 4-cyl: 6.1 qt (5.8 L)
20091.6L 4-cyl: 3.5 qt (3.3 L)
20081.6L 4-cyl: 6.1 qt (5.8 L)
2006-20071.6L 4-cyl: 5.9 qt (5.6 L)
2003-20051.6L 4-cyl (1594cc DOHC): 6.3 qt (6 L)
2001-20021.5L 4-cyl (DOHC): 6.3 qt (6 L)
20001.3: 6.3 qt (6 L)
1.5 16V (CAN): 6.3 qt (6 L)
Capacity is the full cold-fill for the whole system. Top up to the marked level and use the coolant type specified in your owner's manual. Source.