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Kia Rio III Hatchback (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 Hatchback (UB) Overview:
Kia Rio (III Hatchback (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 compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.4 16V (109 Hp) automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Provides sufficient power for most situations, with the convenience of an automatic transmission, though acceleration is dulled compared to the manual.
Fuel Economy
Higher fuel consumption than its manual counterpart, but still reasonable for an automatic petrol in this segment.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Modern and attractive styling for its class
- • Excellent fuel efficiency, especially with diesel engines
- • High Euro NCAP safety rating (5 stars)
- • Practical and spacious interior for a supermini
- • Generally good reliability and long warranty (when new)
- • Competitive pricing and good value for money
Cons:
- • Some engines can feel underpowered, particularly the base petrol and smallest diesel
- • Interior plastics can feel hard in places compared to rivals
- • Road and wind noise can be noticeable at higher speeds
- • Automatic transmission can be sluggish and impact fuel economy
- • Ride can be firm on larger wheels
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(IV Hatchback (YB): February, 2017 - July, 2020).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Kia |
| Model: | Rio |
| Generation: | III Hatchback (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: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 109 Hp Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 78.1 Hp/l [20mm less] |
| 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: | 4045 mm mm [20mm less] |
| Width: | 1720 mm mm [5mm less] |
| Height: | 1455 mm mm [5mm 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 |
| 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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