2003 Kia RIO: trims, real prices & how to pick yours

2 builds left the factory as a 2003 RIO, each a different combination of engine, transmission and body identified by the first eight characters of its VIN.

  • 2 main configurations
  • 701 vehicles built
  • 5 for sale right now

Which RIO is yours?

Enter a VIN — the 17 characters on the windshield or the title — and we’ll match it to its exact factory configuration, typical price and equipment.

Works with any VIN — a different year or model takes you straight to its own page.

Pick your RIO

What actually differs

Base configuration F/L
Body Sedan Hatchback
Doors 4-door 5-door
For sale right now 4 1
Vehicles built 526 175
Same on every 2003 RIO
  • Engine 1.6L 4-cyl
  • Fuel Gasoline
Cost to run

22/30 mpg city/highway. Roughly $1,860/yr on fuel at 15,000 miles.

EPA estimate for the 2003 RIO

Safety, in plain English

What KNADC125-3 means

KNA DC125 · 3
KNA
the World Manufacturer Identifier Kia registered — assembled in South Korea
DC125
together encode the Rio line — Sedan, 1.6L 4cyl — as Kia filed it, these five characters are read as one block, not letter by letter
3
in position 10 — model year 2003
9, 11–17
differ on every car: check digit, plant code and the serial number
Real VINs from this run KNADC125 736232195

Already looking at a specific RIO?

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