Kia Rio 2005 1.6 CVVT

Kia RIO 2005 1.6 petrol description

Hatchback Kia Rio 2005 1.6 CVVT has been produced from September, 2005 to March, 2007. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.6 litres, which produces power of 112 horsepower on 6000 rpm - this is the most powerfull Kia RIO 2005 - 2009 version and torque 146 Nm (Newton metres) on 4500 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). Engine versions compliant with Euro 3 and Euro 4 emission standards available.
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This Kia RIO 1.6 engine oil type is 5W-30, 5W-40 and oil capacity is 3.8 litres.

Kia Rio 2005 1.6 CVVT has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Kia Rio 2005 1.6 CVVT accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10.2 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 188 km/h.

Kia Rio 2005 1.6 CVVT fuel consumption is 6.5 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (15.4 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 8.4 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 5.4 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 45 litres or 11.89 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 680 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 820 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Kia real everyday fuel consumption is 7.7 litres per 100 km, which is 18% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Kia RIO fuel consumption.

Kia RIO safety

During safety testing Kia RIO has obtained 4 stars from five, which means good safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Kia RIO is evaluated with four stars, children safety - with three stars, and for pedestrian protection Kia RIO got two stars.

With the same engine there are also two other Kia RIO versions - with automatic gearbox (Kia Rio 2005 1.6 CVVT AT), and with automatic gearbox (Kia Rio 2007 1.6 CVVT AT) available:
  • Kia Rio 2005 1.6 CVVT AT is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 1.8 seconds later (in 12 seconds), moreover, it is less economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.7 litres per 100 km or 11 % - 7.2 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 0.8 litres per 100 km or 10 % - 8.5 litres per 100 km
  • Kia Rio 2007 1.6 CVVT AT is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 1.8 seconds later (in 12 seconds), moreover, it is less economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.7 litres per 100 km or 11 % - 7.2 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 0.6 litres per 100 km or 8 % - 8.3 litres per 100 km
Kia RIO 1.6 service information and maintenance intervals Oil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.
Kia RIO 2005

Kia Rio 2005 1.6 CVVT technical data

Model: Kia Rio 1.6 CVVT
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 2005. September ... 2007. March 
Engine: 1600 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 153 g/km
Power: 112 HP ON 6000 RPM Torque: 146 NM ON 4500 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 188 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.2 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.5 (combined) 8.4 (urban) 5.4 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 7.7 l/100km (30.5 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 45 litres (11.9 gallons)
Car dimensions: 3.99m (length) 1.70m (width) 1.47m (height)
Turning diameter: 9.8 meters
Ground clearance: 155 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Trunk capacity: 272 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1107 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1600 kg

Kia Rio 2005 1.6 CVVT engine G4ED

Engine displacement 1599 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 76.5 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 87 mm
Compression ratio 10 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

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Timing belt change interval 90,000 km
Fuel system Injection
Kia Rio 2005 1.6 CVVT oil type 5W-30, 5W-40
Oil capacity 3.8 litres (4 quarts) More service info
Power 103 - 112 HP ON 6000 RPM
Torque 141 - 146 NM ON 4500 RPM
Engine manufacturer Hyundai
Start of production (year) 2000
Duration of production 12 years
Engine also used on Hyundai Getz Hyundai Elantra Hyundai Accent Kia Cerato and 3 other models

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Kia RIO hatchback [2005 - 2009] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Kia Rio 2005 1.4 Sep 2005 — Mar 2007

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.4 Petrol 97 HP 6.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Kia Rio 2007 1.4 Mar 2007 — Jan 2009

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.4 Petrol 97 HP 6.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Kia Rio 2005 1.4 Sep 2005 — Mar 2007 1.4 Petrol 97 HP 7.2 l/100km Automatic (4)
Kia Rio 2007 1.4 Mar 2007 — Jan 2009 1.4 Petrol 97 HP 7.2 l/100km Automatic (4)
Kia Rio 2005 1.5 CRDi VGT Sep 2005 — Mar 2007 1.5 Diesel 110 HP 4.7 l/100km Manual (5)
Kia Rio 2007 1.5 CRDi VGT Mar 2007 — Jan 2009 1.5 Diesel 110 HP 4.7 l/100km Manual (5)
Kia Rio 2005 1.6 CVVT Sep 2005 — Mar 2007

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 10.2 seconds

1.6 Petrol 112 HP 6.5 l/100km Manual (5)
Kia Rio 2007 1.6 CVVT Mar 2007 — Jan 2009

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 10.2 seconds

1.6 Petrol 112 HP 6.5 l/100km Manual (5)
Kia Rio 2005 1.6 CVVT Sep 2005 — Mar 2007 1.6 Petrol 112 HP 7.2 l/100km Automatic (4)
Kia Rio 2007 1.6 CVVT Mar 2007 — Jan 2009 1.6 Petrol 112 HP 7.2 l/100km Automatic (4)
Kia RIO 2005 reviews
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