Kia RIO 2020 1.0 T-GDI

Kia RIO 2020 1.0 petrol description

Hatchback Kia RIO 2020 1.0 T-GDI is being produced from January, 2020. It has three-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.0 litres, which produces power of 100 horsepower on 4500 rpm and torque 172 Nm (Newton metres) on 1500 revolutions per minute.

This 3-cylinder 12-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system and turbine. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 190 000 to 330 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This Kia RIO 1.0 engine oil type is 0W-20 and oil capacity is 3.6 litres.

Kia RIO 2020 1.0 T-GDI has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 6 gears.
Kia RIO 2020 1.0 T-GDI accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10.4 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 188 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Kia RIO 2020 1.0 T-GDI in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 5 litres per 100km (20 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient Kia RIO 2020 versions, fuel consumption in city - 6.1 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 4.3 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 45 litres or 11.89 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 900 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1040 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Kia real everyday fuel consumption is 6 litres per 100 km, which is 20% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Kia RIO fuel consumption.

With the same engine there is also Kia RIO version with automatic gearbox (Kia RIO 2020 1.0 T-GDI AT) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 1 seconds later (in 11.4 seconds), but more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.2 litres per 100 km or 4 % - 4.8 litres per 100 km.
Kia RIO 2020

Kia RIO 2020 1.0 T-GDI technical data

Model: Kia RIO 1.0 T-GDI
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 2020. January
Engine: 998 cm3 Petrol, 3 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 100 HP ON 4500 RPM Torque: 172 NM ON 1500 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: 188 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.4 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.0 (combined) 6.1 (urban) 4.3 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 6 l/100km (39.2 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 45 litres (11.9 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.07m (length) 1.75m (width) 1.45m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.2 meters
Trunk capacity: 325 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1103 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1620 kg

Kia RIO 2020 1.0 T-GDI engine G3LE

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 190,000 to 330,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 998 cm3
Number of cylinders 3
Bore (cylinder diameter) 71 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 84 mm
Compression ratio 10.5 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Injection
Kia RIO 2020 1.0 T-GDI oil type 0W-20
Oil capacity 3.6 litres (3.8 quarts)
Power 100 HP ON 4500 RPM
Torque 172 NM ON 1500 RPM
Engine manufacturer Hyundai
Start of production (year) 2020
Duration of production 4 years
Engine also used on Hyundai i20

All Kia RIO hatchback [2020 modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Kia RIO 2020 1.0 T-GDI

Most fuel efficient version by real consumption

1.0 Petrol 100 HP 5.0 l/100km Manual (6)
Kia RIO 2020 1.0 T-GDI 1.0 Petrol 100 HP 4.8 l/100km Automatic (7)
Kia RIO 2020 1.0 T-GDI

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 10.2 seconds
Most fuel efficient version

1.0 Petrol 120 HP 4.5 l/100km Manual (6)
Kia RIO 2020 1.0 T-GDI 1.0 Petrol 120 HP 4.7 l/100km Automatic (7)
Kia RIO 2020 1.2i

Most fuel efficient version by real consumption

1.2 Petrol 84 HP 5.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Kia Rio 2020 X 1.4

Most fuel efficient version by real consumption

1.4 Petrol 100 HP 5.9 l/100km Manual (6)
Kia Rio 2020 X 1.4 1.4 Petrol 100 HP 6.8 l/100km Automatic (6)
Kia Rio 2020 X 1.6

Most powerfull version (123 HP)

1.6 Petrol 123 HP 6.6 l/100km Manual (6)
Kia Rio 2020 X 1.6

Most powerfull version (123 HP)

1.6 Petrol 123 HP 6.8 l/100km Automatic (6)
Kia RIO 2020 reviews
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