Kia Rio 2005 1.4

Kia RIO 2005 1.4 petrol description

Hatchback Kia Rio 2005 1.4 has been produced from March, 2007 to January, 2009. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.4 litres, which produces power of 97 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 125 Nm (Newton metres) on 4700 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 4 emissions standard.
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This Kia RIO 1.4 engine oil type is 5W-30, 5W-40 and oil capacity is 3.8 litres.

Kia Rio 2005 1.4 has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Kia Rio 2005 1.4 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 12.3 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 173 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Kia Rio 2005 1.4 in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 6.2 litres per 100km (16.1 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 7.9 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 5.2 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 45 litres or 11.89 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 720 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 860 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Kia real everyday fuel consumption is 7.6 litres per 100 km, which is 23% 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 1.4 AT), and with automatic gearbox (Kia Rio 2007 1.4 AT) available:
  • Kia Rio 2005 1.4 AT is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 2.2 seconds later (in 14.5 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 1 litres per 100 km or 16 % - 7.2 litres per 100 km
  • Kia Rio 2007 1.4 AT is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 2.2 seconds later (in 14.5 seconds), moreover, it is less economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 1 litres per 100 km or 16 % - 7.2 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 2 litres per 100 km or 26 % - 9.6 litres per 100 km
Kia RIO 1.4 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 1.4 technical data

Model: Kia Rio 1.4
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 2007. March ... 2009. January 
Engine: 1399 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 147 g/km
Power: 97 HP ON 6000 RPM Torque: 125 NM ON 4700 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: 173 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.3 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.2 (combined) 7.9 (urban) 5.2 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 7.6 l/100km (30.9 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
Trunk capacity: 270 litres
Gross weight: 1600 kg

Kia Rio 2005 1.4 engine G4EE

Engine displacement 1399 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 75.5 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 78.1 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.

More service info
Timing belt change interval 90,000 km
Fuel system Injection
Kia Rio 2005 1.4 oil type 5W-30, 5W-40
Oil capacity 3.8 litres (4 quarts) More service info
Power 75 - 97 HP ON 6000 RPM
Torque 125 NM ON 4700 RPM
Engine manufacturer Hyundai
Start of production (year) 2005
Duration of production 7 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 2008 onwards.

Engine also used on Hyundai Getz Hyundai Accent

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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