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Kia Rio IV Sedan (FB/UC, facelift 2020) 1.6 Gamma (123 Hp)
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Kia Rio:
The Kia Rio is a subcompact car manufactured by Kia from 1999 to 2023. It was discontinued due to declining popularity and broader economic factors. Body styles have included a three and five-door hatchback and four-door sedan, equipped with inline-four gasoline and diesel engines, and front-wheel drive.
The Rio replaced the first generation Pride—a rebadged version of the Ford Festiva—and the Avella, a subcompact sold as a Ford in some markets. A second generation was introduced in 2005 in Europe and in 2006 in North America, sharing its platform with the Hyundai Accent, a subcompact manufactured by its sister Hyundai Motor Company in South Korea....(Read more on Wikipedia)
IV Sedan (FB/UC, facelift 2020) Overview:
Kia Rio (IV Sedan (FB/UC, facelift 2020)). With 151 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~8.5 l/100km). Weighing only 1160 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 10.3 s). The top speed reaches 193 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.
1.6 Gamma (123 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
This 1.6-liter engine provides a noticeable boost in power and acceleration, making it the most capable option for highway cruising and more dynamic driving. The manual gearbox enhances driver engagement.
Fuel Economy
Despite the increased power, the 1.6 Gamma manual maintains a respectable combined fuel economy of 6.3 l/100 km, offering a good balance between performance and efficiency.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent value for money and features
- • Spacious trunk for its class (480 l)
- • Proven reliable Kappa and Gamma engines
- • Comfortable ride quality for daily commuting
- • Good fuel economy, especially with manual transmissions
Cons:
- • Base engines can feel underpowered on highways
- • Interior materials are functional but lack premium feel
- • Limited advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) as standard
- • Not the most engaging car to drive dynamically
- • Rear drum brakes on some trims
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(IV Sedan (YB): 2017 - 2020).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Kia |
| Model: | Rio |
| Generation: | IV Sedan (FB/UC, facelift 2020) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6 Gamma (123 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2020 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Engine systems: | Start & Stop System |
| Power: | 123 Hp @ 6300 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 77.3 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 151 Nm @ 4850 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1591 |
| 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 |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 77 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 85.4 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 8.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 6.3 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 10.3 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 10.3 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 193 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.4 kg/Hp, 106 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.7 kg/Nm, 130.2 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 9.8 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1160 |
| Max. weight: | 1580 |
| Max load: | 420 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 480 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4420 mm mm [36mm more] |
| Width: | 1740 mm mm [15mm more] |
| Height: | 1470 mm mm [20mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2600 mm mm [19mm more] |
| Front track: | 1516 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1524 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 160 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 185/65 R15 88H; 195/55 R16 87H; 205/45 R17 88V |
| Wheel rims size | 6J x 15; 6J x 16; 6.5J x 17 |
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