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Kia Rio III Sedan (UB) 1.4 16V (109 Hp) automatic
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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)
III Sedan (UB) Overview:
Kia Rio (III Sedan (UB)). With 137 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~8.4 l/100km). Weighing only 1093 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 13.2 s). The top speed reaches 170 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.
1.4 16V (109 Hp) automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers decent power, but the automatic transmission significantly dulls performance and acceleration compared to the manual.
Fuel Economy
Higher fuel consumption than its manual counterpart, but still reasonable for an automatic petrol in this class.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent fuel economy, especially with CRDi engines
- • Spacious interior and large boot for its class
- • Modern styling and good feature set for the price
- • Strong 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating
- • Reliable and low maintenance costs
Cons:
- • Some petrol engines can feel underpowered
- • Interior materials can feel a bit cheap in places
- • Automatic transmission dulls performance and efficiency
- • Ride can be firm on rougher roads
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(IV Hatchback (YB): February, 2017 - July, 2020).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Kia |
| Model: | Rio |
| Generation: | III Sedan (UB) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.4 16V (109 Hp) automatic |
| Start of production: | June, 2011 |
| End of production: | 2015 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 109 Hp Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 78.1 Hp/l [305mm more] |
| Torque: | 137 Nm @ 4200 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | G4FA More details about the engine G4FA |
| Engine displacement: | 1396 |
| 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 oil capacity: | 3.3 l |
| Coolant: | 5.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 8.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 6.4 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 13.2 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 13.2 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 170 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10 kg/Hp, 99.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8 kg/Nm, 125.3 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 12.5 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1093 |
| Max. weight: | 1630 |
| Max load: | 537 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 224 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4370 mm mm [305mm more] |
| Width: | 1700 mm mm [25mm less] |
| Height: | 1470 mm mm [20mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2570 mm mm [10mm less] |
| Front track: | 1521 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1525 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.5 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc [above average] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 185/65 R15; 195/55 R16; 205/45 R17 |
| Wheel rims size | 15; 16; 17 |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Semi-independent, coil spring |
Behind the wheel of the Kia Rio. How does it handle on the road?