Speed and power are not the kinds of attributes you look for in an entry-level Kia, and the Rio5 is no different. But according to company officials, it more than measures up against the competition. Kia claims that its new 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine produces 110 horsepower and 107 lb.-ft. of torque. The new engine is mated to five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission.