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. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 190 000 and 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 automatic gearbox with 7 gears.
Kia RIO 2020 1.0 T-GDI accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11.4 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 185 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Kia RIO 2020 1.0 T-GDI fuel consumption is 4.8 litres per 100km (20.8 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient Kia RIO 2020 versions, city fuel economy - 5.7 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 4.4 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 45 litres or 11.89 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 920 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1020 kilometers on highway.

With the same engine there is also Kia RIO version with manual gearbox (Kia RIO 2020 1.0 T-GDI MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 1 seconds faster (in 10.4 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.2 litres per 100 km or 4 % - 5.0 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: Automatic gearbox (7 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 185 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.4 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.8 (combined) 5.7 (urban) 4.4 (highway)
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: 1650 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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