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Kia Avella Delta 1.5 i 16V (105 Hp)
Overall Rating
Kia Avella:
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Delta Overview:
Kia Avella (Delta). With 147 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~8.5 l/100km). Weighing only 930 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 12.3 s). The top speed reaches 183 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Kia Avella Delta was produced before Euro NCAP's widespread testing of compact vehicles, and as such, no official Euro NCAP rating is available. Safety features were basic for its era, though ABS was an available assisting system.
1.5 i 16V (105 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 1.5 i 16V engine provides adequate performance for daily driving, offering a decent 105 Hp for its lightweight chassis. Acceleration is modest but sufficient for city and occasional highway use.
Fuel Economy
With a combined fuel consumption of 7 l/100 km, this engine offers reasonable economy for a naturally aspirated petrol unit from the mid-90s, making it a cost-effective choice.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Affordable purchase price and running costs
- • Reasonable fuel economy for its era
- • Practical and compact size for city driving
- • Simple and straightforward mechanicals
Cons:
- • Modest performance, not suited for spirited driving
- • Basic interior comfort and features
- • Limited advanced safety technologies
- • Dated design compared to later models
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Kia |
| Model: | Avella |
| Generation: | Delta |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.5 i 16V (105 Hp) |
| Start of production: | March, 1994 |
| End of production: | 2000 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 105 Hp @ 5500 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 70.1 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 147 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1498 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 78 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 78.4 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.3:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 8.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 7 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 12.3 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 12.3 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 183 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8.9 kg/Hp, 112.9 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.3 kg/Nm, 158.1 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 11.7 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 930 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4165 mm mm |
| Width: | 1665 mm mm |
| Height: | 1450 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2390 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1420 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1400 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 165/70 R13 |
| Front suspension | Transverse stabilizer |
| Rear suspension | Torsion |
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