Kia Rio 1999 1.5

Kia RIO 1999 1.5 petrol description

Sedan Kia Rio 1999 1.5 has been produced from July, 2000 to January, 2003. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.5 litres, which produces power of 96 horsepower on 5800 rpm and torque 136 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 without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 200 000 to 340 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Kia RIO 1.5 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 3.4 litres.

Kia Rio 1999 1.5 has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Kia Rio 1999 1.5 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11.6 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 178 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Kia Rio 1999 1.5 in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 7.2 litres per 100km (13.9 km/l) - this is the most fuel efficient Kia RIO 1999 - 2003 version, fuel consumption in city - 9.3 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 5.9 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 45 litres or 11.89 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 620 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 760 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Kia real everyday fuel consumption is 7.9 litres per 100 km, which is 10% 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 2000 1.5 AT) available
Kia RIO 1999

Kia Rio 1999 1.5 technical data

Model: Kia Rio 1.5
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 2000. July ... 2003. January 
Engine: 1493 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 96 HP ON 5800 RPM Torque: 136 NM ON 4500 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: 178 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.6 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.2 (combined) 9.3 (urban) 5.9 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 7.9 l/100km (29.8 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 45 litres (11.9 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.22m (length) 1.68m (width) 1.44m (height)
Turning diameter: 9.5 meters
Trunk capacity: 326 litres
Gross weight: 1435 kg

Kia Rio 1999 1.5 engine A5D

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 200,000 to 340,000 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 1493 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 75.5 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 83.4 mm
Compression ratio 9.5 : 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.

Fuel system Injection
Kia Rio 1999 1.5 oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 3.4 litres (3.6 quarts)
Power 98 - 108 HP ON 5800 RPM
Torque 135 - 140 NM ON 4500 RPM
Start of production (year) 1999
Duration of production 6 years

Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 2002 onwards.

All Kia RIO sedan [1999 - 2003] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Kia Rio 2000 1.3 Jul 2000 — Jan 2003 1.3 Petrol 75 HP 7.3 l/100km Manual (5)
Kia Rio 2000 1.5 Jul 2000 — Jan 2003

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 11.6 seconds
Most fuel efficient version

1.5 Petrol 96 HP 7.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Kia Rio 2000 1.5 Jul 2000 — Sep 2002

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 11.6 seconds
Most fuel efficient version

1.5 Petrol 96 HP 7.2 l/100km Automatic (4)
Kia RIO 1999 1.5i 16V Jan 1999 — Dec 2002

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 11.6 seconds

1.5 Petrol 108 HP 7.3 l/100km Manual (5)
Kia RIO 1999 1.5i 16V Jan 1999 — Dec 2002

Most powerfull version (108 HP)

1.5 Petrol 108 HP 8.7 l/100km Automatic (4)
Kia RIO 1999 reviews
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