Kia RIO 2017 1.0 T-GDI

Kia RIO 2017 1.0 petrol description

Hatchback Kia RIO 2017 1.0 T-GDI has been produced from January, 2017 to December, 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 Garrett NGT1038KLSZ turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 5 and Euro 6 emission standards available. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 190 up to 330 thousand kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Kia RIO 1.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 3.9 litres.

Kia RIO 2017 1.0 T-GDI has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Kia RIO 2017 1.0 T-GDI accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10.7 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 188 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this version of Kia RIO 2017 1.0 T-GDI reported by owners in daily driving mode is 6.2 litres per 100km.

Kia RIO safety

During safety testing Kia RIO has obtained 3 stars from five, which means average safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Kia RIO is evaluated with very good rate 85 from 100, children safety: very good mark - 84 from 100, for pedestrian protection Kia RIO got 62 points from 100.
Kia RIO safety equipment has been rated as very low - 25 percents from 100.

Kia RIO 2017

Kia RIO 2017 1.0 T-GDI technical data

Model: Kia RIO 1.0 T-GDI
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 2017. January ... 2020. December 
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 (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 188 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.7 seconds
Fuel consumption: 6.2 l/100km (37.9 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
Ground clearance: 135 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Trunk capacity: 325 litres
Trunk max capacity: 980 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1600 kg

Kia RIO 2017 1.0 T-GDI engine G3LC

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 : 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 2017 1.0 T-GDI oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 3.9 litres (4.1 quarts)
Power 100 - 120 HP ON 4500 RPM
Torque 172 NM ON 1500 RPM
Engine manufacturer Hyundai
Start of production (year) 2015
Duration of production 9 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 2018 onwards.

Engine also used on Kia Ceed Hyundai i30 Kia Picanto Hyundai i20 Hyundai Kona and 2 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 [2017 - 2020] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Kia RIO 2017 1.0 T-GDI

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.0 Petrol 100 HP - Manual (5)
Kia RIO 2017 1.0 T-GDI

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

1.0 Petrol 120 HP 4.7 l/100km Manual (6)
Kia RIO 2017 1.25 MPI 1.2 Petrol 84 HP - Manual (5)
Kia Rio 2017 X-Line 1.4 Jan 2017 — Jan 2020

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.4 Petrol 100 HP 5.9 l/100km Manual (6)
Kia Rio 2017 X-Line 1.4 Jan 2017 — Jan 2020 1.4 Petrol 100 HP 6.6 l/100km Automatic (6)
Kia RIO 2017 1.4 CRDi Jan 2017 — Dec 2018 1.4 Diesel 77 HP - Manual (6)
Kia RIO 2017 1.4 CRDi Jan 2017 — Dec 2018

Most powerfull diesel version (90 HP)

1.4 Diesel 90 HP - Manual (6)
Kia Rio 2017 X-Line 1.6 Jan 2017 — Jan 2020

Most powerfull petrol version (123 HP)

1.6 Petrol 123 HP 6.6 l/100km Manual (6)
Kia Rio 2017 X-Line 1.6 Jan 2017 — Jan 2020

Most powerfull petrol version (123 HP)

1.6 Petrol 123 HP 6.8 l/100km Automatic (6)
Kia RIO 2017 reviews
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