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Kia Rio III Sedan (UB) 1.2 16V (85 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)
III Sedan (UB) Overview:
Kia Rio (III Sedan (UB)). With 121 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~6.3 l/100km). Weighing only 1029 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 13.1 s). The top speed reaches 168 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.
1.2 16V (85 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Entry-level petrol engine, adequate for city driving but feels underpowered on highways, with modest acceleration.
Fuel Economy
Good fuel economy for a petrol engine, making it a cost-effective choice for daily commutes.
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): | 1.2 16V (85 Hp) |
| Start of production: | June, 2011 |
| End of production: | 2015 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 85 Hp @ 6300 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 68.1 Hp/l [305mm more] |
| Torque: | 121 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | G4LA More details about the engine G4LA |
| Engine displacement: | 1248 |
| 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: | 3.5 l |
| Coolant: | 4.7 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 6.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 4.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 5.1 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 13.1 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 13.1 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 168 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 12.1 kg/Hp, 82.6 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.5 kg/Nm, 117.6 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 12.4 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1029 |
| Max. weight: | 1560 |
| Max load: | 531 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 500 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: | 1495 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1502 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 | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| 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 |
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