Kia Rio 2003 1.5
Kia RIO 2003 1.5 petrol description
Sedan Kia Rio 2003 1.5 has been produced from January, 2003 to January, 2005. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.5 litres, which produces power of 108 horsepower on 6000 rpm - this is the most powerfull Kia RIO 2003 - 2005 version and torque 140 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, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 200 000 and 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 2003 1.5 has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Kia Rio 2003 1.5 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11.6 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 175 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Kia Rio 2003 1.5 fuel consumption is 7.3 litres per 100km (13.7 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient Kia RIO 2003 - 2005 versions, city fuel economy - 9.4 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6.1 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 45 litres or 11.89 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 600 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 720 kilometers on highway.
Kia Rio 2003 1.5 technical data
| Model: | Kia Rio 1.5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style: | Sedan | ||
| Production period: | 2003. January ... 2005. January | ||
| Engine: | 1493 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
| Power: | 108 HP ON 6000 RPM | Torque: | 140 NM ON 4500 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
| Top speed: | 175 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 (combined) 9.4 (urban) 6.1 (highway) | ||
| 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: | 1500 kg | ||
Kia Rio 2003 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 2003 1.5 oil type | 5W-30 |
| Oil capacity | 3.4 litres (3.6 quarts) |
| Power | 98 - 108 HP ON 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 - 140 NM ON 4500 RPM |
| Start of production (year) | 1999 |
| Duration of production | 6 years |
Most often compared to
All Kia RIO sedan [2003 - 2005] modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Kia Rio 2003 1.3
Nov 2003 — Sep 2005 Most fuel efficient version |
1.3 Petrol | 82 HP | 6.7 l/100km | Manual (5) |
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Kia Rio 2003 1.5
Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 11.6 seconds |
1.5 Petrol | 97 HP | 7.1 l/100km | Manual (5) |
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Kia Rio 2003 1.5
Jan 2003 — Feb 2005 Only version with automatic transmission |
1.5 Petrol | 97 HP | 8.3 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
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Kia Rio 2003 1.5
Jan 2003 — Jan 2005 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 11.6 seconds |
1.5 Petrol | 108 HP | 7.3 l/100km | Manual (5) |