17 Most Powerful Estate Cars

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13. 2015 Kia Rio

Starting price: $14,990

The Kia Rio is an inexpensive and fuel-efficient estate car. The stock engine in the vehicle is a 1.6 liter four-cylinder engine rated at 123 lb-ft of torque and 138 horsepower coupled to either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. The model is sold as both a five-door hatchback and as a sedan depending on the preference of the consumer. The steering rating of the car is below average; however, the build rating of the Rio is above average when compared to other models of the same class. The overall fuel efficiency of the car is well above average with a 27 MPG (city) and 38 MPG (highway) rating.