Many motorists are interested in the resource of the Kia Rio 1.6 engine. This is a fairly popular car in our country. A modification with a similar motor is the bestseller of this brand. Drivers are attracted by the throttle response of the car. Also, it is quite comfortable. All in all, this is what makes the model so successful. Of course, there are some drawbacks here, but a huge number of advantages still make this car a favorite of many. One of the features is just a wonderful power unit. But, there are also controversial points that require closer attention.
Peculiarities
The resource of the Kia Rio 1.6 engine as a whole is based on technical features. This power unit is made of aluminum alloy. Only the cylinder liners are made of stainless steel. For its volume, the motor shows good power - 123 hp. This allows you not to get lost on the country road, and in any situation feel as comfortable as possible.
The machine has a low compression ratio. This allows you to use fuel with a lower octane rating if necessary. However, it is still recommended to use . At lower rates, the power unit will fail much faster. High adaptability to fuel allows you to operate the machine without interference in the conditions of the Russian outback.
A chain is used as a timing drive. This makes the engine much more reliable and durable. Some disadvantage of this drive is its increased noise. This is due to the slight chirping of the chain. Also there are no hydraulic lifters. The driver is forced to adjust the valve clearances every 100 thousand kilometers. If you resort to the services of a car service for this, then the cost of car maintenance will increase significantly. But, if you wish, you can learn how to do it yourself.
Resource
The manufacturer indicates in the reference materials the resource mileage of the power unit at 250-300 thousand kilometers. This indicator to a large extent depends on the presence of a timing chain drive. Compared to a belt that runs about 80,000 kilometers on Kia engines, the chain lasts much longer. Guaranteed service life of at least 200,000 kilometers.
But, here you need to take into account the features of the operation of the car. First of all, this affects the quality of the fuel. This motor, of course, is unpretentious, but the regular use of bad or low-octane gasoline leads to increased wear of parts. Also, the level of wear is quite strongly influenced by the place of operation. When operating within the city, especially a large one, the downtime in traffic jams can go off scale. Therefore, the mileage indicated on the speedometer will always be less than the actual figure for the engine.
The actual resource of the Rio motor is about 150,000-180,000 kilometers. This is due to the peculiarities of operation, the load on the motor and other related things. As a result, the owners of these machines, approaching this threshold, should be more attentive to their iron friend.
How to extend the resource?
Every driver wants to delay the moment the car breaks down. Therefore, he seeks in various ways to extend the overall life of the engine. There are several ways to do this:
- We refuel with normal fuel. You should not save and buy strictly 92 gasoline. Such savings will come out sideways in the form of accelerated engine wear. Use low octane fuel only as a last resort when there are no other options;
- Refuel at trusted gas stations. Unfortunately, the quality of fuel does not correspond to the declared one everywhere. Such fuel does not contribute to extending the life of the engine. Pay attention to the quality of the fuel you refuel;
- Engine lubrication has a huge impact on its lifespan. Apply only. At the same time, they must be suitable for the season;
- also affects the life of the engine. To increase the service life, you should not squeeze everything that you can out of the engine. Strive to maintain average speed during trips;
- Perform preventive maintenance in a timely manner. The oil should be changed every 15,000 kilometers, and in no case less often. When it appears, it is also necessary to adjust them.
Conclusion. As a rule, motorists are interested in the reliability of the car. After all, the cost of its maintenance largely depends on this. Therefore, the resource of the Kia Rio 1.6 engine is of great interest to drivers. But, do not rely too much on the numbers provided by the manufacturer. In practice, the resource of the power unit is much lower.
Very often I have to read questions - “tell me about Hyundai Solaris and KIA RIO motors, are they reliable or not, how long do they run (resource), what are the problems, pros and cons, and so on.” After all, these Korean cars are one of the best-selling and there is a lot of interest in them. For a long time I did not record this video (I thought everything had already been said before me in hundreds of videos and articles), but readers want exactly my opinion, so I decided to write today. As usual, there will be a video version at the end ...
It is worth noting that these powertrains are found on most other Korean cars of a higher class, such as KIA CEED and CERATO, as well as Hyundai Elantra, I30 and CRETA. They are also common in Russia, and therefore the information will be of interest to their owners.
For the impatient, I want to say one thing - THESE ENGINES ARE RELIABLE AS A HAMMER, THERE ARE NO COMMON PROBLEMS WITH THEM NOW. Feel free to take.
But for those who want to learn more about the motors of these Korean units, read on.
What motors are installed?
Let's start with old cars (2010 - 2016), they were equipped with only two power units, generations GAMMA 1.4 liters (107hp) and 1.6 liters (123hp)
At the moment (since 2017), both Solaris and RIO are equipped with two engine options - these are the so-called KAPPA (volume 1.4 liters - 100 hp) and GAMMAII (1.6 liters - 123 hp) .
The KAPPA generation began to be installed on the "poor" versions of the new generation of cars only in 2017, in high trim levels there is a modified GAMMAII engine (unspoken name)
EngineGAMMA (G4FA andG4FC)
Perhaps I’ll start with a description of these engines, as well as with structural features (the analysis will be very detailed, so stock up on tea):
Where they are produced: The plant is located in China (Beijing Hyundai Motor Co). Often there is a very prejudiced attitude towards this country, that “they say” everything is of poor quality and so on. However, do not confuse the underground and factory production (this is a huge difference). And so, for a moment, IPHONE is also made in China.
Fuel system, recommended gasoline and compression ratio : Injector, port injection (MPI). I consider this a plus, because this system is very simple, the injectors do not have contact with the combustion chambers (as with GDI direct injection), here they are integrated into the intake manifold. Their cost is cheaper, the pressure is lower (there is no analogue of the injection pump), and you can clean them yourself. In general, I advise you to read, everything is simple and on your fingers in it. Gasoline can be filled in, works great on it (this is another plus). - 10.5.
engine block : I won’t talk for a long time now - YES IT IS ALUMINUM with thin-walled dry cast iron sleeves (they are poured at the time of production). How many “shout” (on various forums) that the power unit is disposable and that the “pier” has driven 180,000 km and throw everything away (a little later). However, as practice shows, these motors are perfectly repaired. There are a lot of videos on the Internet, where these old worn out sleeves are thrown out and new ones are put in their place (well, then piston and so on). So Russian masters can do a lot - THIS IS A FACT!
Cylinders, pistons, crankshaft: 4 pieces in a row, lightweight oil scraper pistons and compression rings of normal sizes (although they could be thicker). The crankshaft and its liners do not cause any complaints, they go for a very long time (this unit is not a problematic link)
Timing system : ON SOLARIS - RIO engine, two camshafts are installed, 4 valves per cylinder (that is, 16 valves). - NO, only pushers are installed. Stands, with a hydraulic "tensioner" of the chain. There is one on the intake shaft.
: Intake - plastic, with intake geometry change system (VIS). Graduation - stainless steel. In fact, everything is very simple.
Oil: Replacement is allowed every 15,000 km, synthetic 5W30, 5W40 is recommended. The volume is approximately 3.3 liters. Operating temperature - 90 degrees Celsius
The resource declared by the manufacturer : about 200,000 km.
Difference between 1.4 and 1.6 liter engines : Weak version is abbreviated G4 FA (1.4l-107) , the older version is known as G4 FC (1.6l-123) . The engines are almost identical, the only difference is that the more powerful version has a piston stroke of 85.4 mm, while the weak one has 75 mm (a different crankshaft). Thus, "1.6" simply sucks in a larger amount of fuel - EVERYTHING ELSE IS NO CHANGES (it will be very detailed in the video version).
differenceGAMMA andGAMMAII (G4FG)
As I wrote above, the generation of GAMMA engines was installed not only on HYUNDAI SOLARIS and KIA RIO, but also on CEED, CERATO, ELANTRA, I30 and let's say CRETA. That's just if on SOLARIS (RIO) the power was 123 hp, then let's say on various SIDs, ELANTERS and other C-classes it was 128-130 hp. Why is that?
EVERYTHING IS SIMPLE:
Behind the scenes, there is such a difference as GAMMA and GAMMAII, motors:
GAMMA - these are power units with one intake phase shifter, volumes of 1.4 liters (code designation G4FA) and 1.6 liters ( G4FC).
GAMMAII - until 2016, they were installed only on CEED, i30, CERATO, ELANTRA, etc. (power floated from 128 to 130 hp). Since 2017, they have also been installed on SOLARIS, RIO and CRETA (power is artificially reduced to 123hp). The only difference is that they have two phase shifters on both shafts, the volume is 1.6 liters (code designation G4FG). The rest of the design is identical.
In the bottom line - since 2017, the engines on SOLARIS and RIO have become different (as on ELANTERS, SIDs and others), both 1.4 and 1.6 liters. Let it not be critical, but they are different.
Pros, cons and resource
Perhaps I’ll start with a resource - that’s what it will be first plus . The manufacturer gives about 200,000 km, but now there are already cars from 2010 that have already covered 500 - 600,000 km and you know, the motors work, no matter what (no matter how they are scolded).
Really trouble free units. , and often do not work on the best 92 gasoline. It is worth noting the convenient location, everything can be reached and easily replaced (candles, air filter), intake and exhaust manifolds, engine mounts. A short inlet, and this is not unimportant (the shorter it is, the less pumping suction losses). Also, there is not such a large amount of plastic as it is now in many modern engines. The main thing is to service on time (still, I recommend you change the oil every 10,000 km), pour high-quality synthetics (there is still a phase shifter and chain tensioner), and fill in 95 gasoline.
By cons (although these are not cons, but my recommendations). The noisy operation of the fuel injectors is not fatal, but a fact (it seems not the chirping of the chain). There are no hydraulic lifters (there are ordinary pushers) they need to be changed (by selecting new ones in height) about once every 100,000 km. The chain mechanism, and the timing chain itself, is also desirable to replace up to 150,000 km. Sometimes they happen (it can simply crumble), the crumb from it gets into the cylinders and can kill the engine very quickly. The problem is not massive, but it happens, as dealers assure from low-quality fuel, so refuel at normal gas stations
If we summarize the G4FA or G4FC, G4FG motor, then they really now have a great resource. As one minder told me - "reliable as a hammer and that not all Japanese walk like that now." EXACTLY WHY they are so loved by many taxi companies.
EngineKAPPA 1.4MPI (G4LC)
In my opinion, this is a continuation of GAMMA motors, but KAPPA also has its own chips. code name G4 LC . Prior to installation on Solaris and RIO, this engine was installed on HYUNDAI i30 and KIA CEED.
Power : The very first thing worth noting is its horsepower - 99.7 hp. (in the nomenclature it is written that 100 hp). This was done specifically for the tax, because in the early versions of the CEED and i30, such motors developed approximately 109 hp. So after the purchase, you can restore justice with factory firmware () from Korea
Where is going : According to the latest information, they are shipped directly from Korea (there is no talk about China).
Fuel supply system, gasoline, compression ratio: Here, multiport fuel injection (MPI) injectors are installed in a plastic intake manifold. Gasoline not less than 92. Compression ratio 10.5
Engine block: Aluminum with dry cast iron sleeves. Essentially a similar design to the GAMMA, however the KAPPA unit is 14kg lighter than its predecessor! This causes alertness, the motors are so “thin”, but here 14 kg have been removed from somewhere else.
Cylinders, pistons, crankshaft: 4 - cylinder, arranged in a row. The pistons are even lighter than their predecessor. HOWEVER, as the manufacturer assures piston cooling nozzles - THIS IS A REAL PLUS. The cranks are thinner, but they are longer. The crankshaft is similar to G4FA and G4FC, but according to my data, the necks are a little narrower. Again, relief in everything is not very good.
Timing system: 16 valves (4 per cylinder). Again, there are no hydraulic lifters, there are ordinary pushers. BUT there are two phase shifters on the intake and exhaust shafts (D-CVVT). There is a lamellar toothed chain.
intake and exhaust manifold : As usual, the intake is made of plastic, with an intake geometry change system (VIS). The outlet is made of stainless steel, with a catalyst built into it.
Lubrication: You need to fill in synthetics 5W30 or 5W40, replacement is allowed after 15,000 km (the volume is also about 3.3 liters). Works at a temperature of - 90 degrees Celsius.
Manufacturer resource - about 200,000 km.
Advantages and disadvantagesKAPPA
If we compare G4LC and G4FA (1.4 liters), then in the KAPPA generation, maximum power is already achieved at 6000 rpm. Whereas the GAMMA at 6300 rpm. Achieved this with a longer piston stroke:
GAMMA1.4 , stroke-75mm, diameter-77mm
KAPPA1.4 , stroke-84mm, diameter-72mm. That is, he is smaller, but walks more.
Another plus is good fuel economy (up to 0.2-0.3 liters per 100 km, when compared with an opponent) and the elasticity of the engine, it also has two phase shifters. Well, a weight reduction of 14 kg also gives advantages in acceleration and fuel consumption.
Here, in most cases, there are also metal throttles, thermostats, there is cooling of the cylinders with nozzles. With proper maintenance (change oil every 10,000 km and pour good), go more than 250,000 km (this is proven by the operation of the i30 and CEED). By the way, they now put it on the RIO X-Line
The downsides are the REDUCTION of everything and everything, especially the block, connecting rods, pistons (by 14 kg). Of course "" is also possible (by craftsmen), but will be more accurate and complex. Again, the nozzles are noisy, this is just a specific design. We change the pushers every 100,000 km and the chain mechanism every 150,000 km (although this is not so expensive by modern standards). Just like on many modern cars, there may be problems with scuffing from the catalyst (but this is not a complaint about this power unit).
The motor also turned out to be successful, and it picks up much faster than the opponent, runs easily up to 250,000 km and has practically no problems with proper care.
Now we are watching the video version of the article, I think it will be interesting.
To summarize, we can say that any engine with a volume of 1.4 or 1.6 liters on HYUNDAI Solaris, Elantra, i30, Creta, as well as on KIA RIO, RIO X-line, CEED, Cerato - GO WITHOUT PROBLEMS, often just huge runs of 500 - 600,000 km. TAKE IT, DON'T BE AFRAID.
As a class B budget car, KIA RIO 3 does not claim speed records. Its destiny is constant maneuvering in megacities, parking in small areas, frequent stops at traffic lights and in traffic jams. The car can show all its speed characteristics only outside the city, gaining cruising speed. The power units that are installed on the KIA Rio from 2011 to 2016 fully meet all the requirements necessary for a calm or hectic city ride.
From Alpha to Gamma
The Russian consumer was offered a sedan, and then a hatchback, with two gasoline engines. The first models were called Alpha and did not change for a long time. The Russian version of the car has improved Gamma engines. Their serial designation is G4AE. The motors have a single-row arrangement of four cylinders, each of which has 4 valves. Thanks to the designers, the Gamma turned out to be much more successful than its predecessor. This is noticeable in the following signs:
- The timing belt is missing. Now a reliable, chain drive is used instead;
- Changed the location of the intake valve, so the manifolds are in front of the unit, which allows for better cooling, more efficient fuel supply and increased power;
- The location of mounted units has changed, which reduced the occurrence of some problems;
- The motors received plastic intake manifolds. This affected the smoothness of the fuel supply and improved noise performance;
- The valves were left without hydraulic compensation. This change made maintenance easier.
In addition, completely new approaches were used in Gamma engines, which had a beneficial effect on performance. In particular:
- Candles are arranged in a new way and began to receive more cooling, which reduced fuel consumption;
- The cooling jacket has increased, reducing the temperature of the gases at the outlet;
- Axis displacement between the crankshaft and the center of the cylinder reduced friction and increased engine life;
- The lightweight aluminum block has become more rigid and reliable.
It can be safely noted that the third generation Kia Rio engines represent a completely new series, which is in no way comparable to the engines of the second, and even more so the first generation of Korean cars. For greater confidence, you can add an improved generator operation. When picking up speed, it reduces its power, sparing the engine. During braking, the opposite happens. Now the generator can effectively serve to charge the battery at idle. Due to the double thermostat in the cooling system, a faster engine warm-up mode has been obtained.
The main place for assembling power units for KIA RIO 3 is Shandong Province, China. To find out more exactly where the engine was assembled, you can check the serial number on the unit.
Characteristics of engines and gearboxes Kia RIO III in different trim levels
In world markets, the total range of KIA RIO III engines is represented by four options, of which two are gasoline and the other two are diesel.
Overview of the 1.4L engine
A more accurate volume of this engine from the Gamma series is 1396 cubic centimeters. In this embodiment, the unit allows you to achieve a power of 107 liters. With. In this case, the tachometer will show 6300 rpm. The engine has good torque, reaching 135 Nm at 5 thousand revolutions. The intake is made with the help of an injector.
A gearbox is offered for this power unit, which can be a four-speed automatic or a five-speed manual transmission. Such equipment is provided for cars in the “Comfort” configuration.
Speed and fuel consumption
Gasoline engine in 1.4 liters. works with a five-speed manual transmission, accelerating KIA RIO to hundreds in 11.6 s. The maximum speed is 190 km per hour. The same indicators for a four-speed automatic transmission are: 13.5 s. and 175 km per hour.
The motor, equipped with mechanics, runs on AI-92 gasoline, which is consumed in the following proportions:
- City - 7.6 liters. per 100 km;
- Highway - 4.9 liters. per 100 km;
- Combined cycle - about 6 liters / 100 km.
Automatic transmission changes these indicators somewhat:
- City - 8.5 l;
- Highway - 5.2 l;
- Combined cycle - 6.4 liters.
Characteristics of the Kia Rio 1.6 liter engine
This KIA Rio engine is provided for the Luxe and Prestige trim levels. The total volume of the unit is 1591 cubic meters. see. The engine is capable of developing a power of 123 liters. With. at 6300 rpm. The torque is 155 Nm.
Like its predecessor, the unit is paired with a 5-speed manual transmission. The second option is a six-speed automatic transmission.
Speed and fuel consumption
Depending on the layout, the car will show the following characteristics. With mechanics:
- Maximum speed - 190 km / h;
- Acceleration to 100 km per hour - 10.3 s.
With automatic:
- Maximum speed - 180 km / h;
- Acceleration - 11.2 s.
As for fuel consumption, the 1.6 liter engine has the following indicators. For manual transmission:
- City - 8.5 l;
- Highway - 5.2 l;
- Combined cycle - 6.4 liters.
For a six-speed automatic:
- City - 7.9 l;
- Highway - 4.9 l;
- Mixed cycle - 6 liters.
Both engines run on AI-92 gasoline and comply with the EURO-4 international standard.
Diesel variant
Such KIA RIO cars were not intended for Russian production. However, on domestic roads, you can still meet Kia Rio in a hatchback or sedan with a diesel engine. Manufacturers offer two options. One of them: a 3-cylinder diesel engine in 1.1 liters. It is capable of delivering 70 hp. With. power. In this case, the torque is 162 Nm. The second unit has a volume of 1.4 liters with a maximum power of 90 liters. With. and a torque of 216 Nm.
Review of prices and equipment of the new Rio 3
Since 2011, KIO RIO 3 has been presented on the domestic market in two body styles - a sedan and a hatchback. Manufacturers offer four basic configurations: "Comfort", "Lux", "Prestige" and "Premium". Almost each of them has a corresponding package of options, which increases comfort, but at the same time significantly affects the price. The cost of the car is largely related to which engine is installed on the KIA RIO.
The cheapest car in the basic configuration costs 534.9 thousand rubles. At the same time, it is equipped with a 1.4 liter engine and a manual transmission. If a four-speed automatic is used in the Comfort package, then the price rises to 592 thousand rubles.
As for the 1.6 liter G4AE engine, in the “Luxe” version with a manual transmission, the car is sold at prices from 559 thousand rubles. A six-speed automatic transmission will raise the cost from 599 thousand to 724.9 thousand rubles.
As for the maintenance of KIO RIO III, on average it costs 6-7 thousand rubles.
Engine breakdowns KIA Rio 3
The use of engines from the Beijing Hyundai Motor Company in the third generation Kia Rio destroys the general idea of the quality of Chinese products. During the operation, these motors have proven their survivability and endurance. In many parameters and resource, they are absolutely not inferior to the leading European brands. And yet, each mechanism is subject to breakdowns, which can be caused by various reasons.
Variants of malfunctions of the Gamma engines used in the third generation of Kia Rio:
- Knock in the engine. If this sound disappears when warmed up, then the timing chain is the cause. Knocking in a warm engine indicates incorrect valve adjustment.
- Oil stains. Valve cover gasket problem.
- Constant sounds, reminiscent of clicking and chirping. Factory flaws in the injectors.
- Turnover change. Check for possible contamination of the throttle valve.
- Increased vibration. The reason can be hidden both in the damper, which needs cleaning, and in the candles. A more serious harbinger could be damage to the engine mount.
- Whistling sound. The alternator belt needs to be tightened or replaced.
How long will Gamma motors last?
Such a question can never be answered unambiguously. The resource of the KIO RIO engine, like other cars, depends on many factors, ranging from operating rules to the place of its production. It is assumed that in the conditions of Russia, before the first overhaul, the car will cover at least 150 thousand km. The owners of the KIA RIO sedan and hatchback agree on this figure. Experts add another 100 thousand km to this figure.
As practice shows, every 90 thousand km require valve adjustment. In this case, it is necessary to change the glasses.
On this page you can find information on such a topic as the repair of Kia Rio 3. Here are collected videos, photos, articles and other instructions to help with the repair of the third generation Kia Rio.
This catalog contains 36 Rio 3 repair materials, but if you don’t find the right one among them, you can always expand the list of available publications by going to the “” page - it is dedicated to all generations of the model.
Useful instructions for repairing Rio 3
The most useful, among the materials on Kia Rio 3, site visitors consider: in the engine, Rio 3, as well. They are also considered the most popular publications in this category.
Rio 3 generation details
The release of Kia Rio 3 began in 2011 and continues to this day, after restyling in 2015. The car is offered in three body styles: sedan, 3-door and 5-door hatchback.
There are already more transmission versions: 4 and 6-speed automatic transmissions, as well as 5 and 6-speed manual transmissions. As for engines, 1.4 and 1.6 petrol units dominate here.
Engine Kia Rio 1.6 liters produces 123 hp. at 155 Nm of torque. The Gamma 1.6-liter power unit replaced the Alpha series engines in 2010. The power unit was developed by the Korean concern Hyundai and is installed on many platform models. The power unit has shown itself in our market as a reliable and unpretentious motor. 
At the moment, this Kia Rio engine has several modifications with variable valve timing on the intake shaft, with a double phase change system on both shafts, with MPI distributed fuel injection, with direct fuel injection. Based on this atmospheric engine, the Korean concern even produces a turbocharged version. Naturally, each modification has its own indicators of power and fuel consumption.
Kia Rio 1.6 engine device
Engine Kia Rio 1.6 it is an in-line 4-cylinder, 16-valve unit, with an aluminum cylinder block and a timing chain drive. On the intake shaft is the actuator of the variable valve timing system. Distributed fuel injection with electronic control. In addition to the aluminum block, the block head, crankshaft pastel and pan are made of the same material. The rejection of the use of heavier cast iron made it possible to lighten the entire power unit.
Timing drive Kia Rio 1.6 l.
The new Rio 1.6 engine does not have hydraulic lifters. Valve adjustment is usually carried out after 90,000 kilometers, or, if necessary, with increased noise, from under the valve cover. The procedure for adjusting the valves consists in replacing the pushers that stand between the valves and the camshaft cams. The process itself is not easy and expensive. The chain drive is very reliable if you monitor the oil level.
Characteristics of the Rio engine 1.6 l.
- Working volume - 1591 cm3
- Number of cylinders - 4
- Number of valves - 16
- Cylinder diameter - 77 mm
- Stroke - 85.4 mm
- HP power - 123 at 6300 rpm
- Torque - 155 Nm at 4200 rpm
- Compression ratio - 11
- Timing Drive - Chain
- Maximum speed - 190 kilometers per hour (with automatic transmission 185 km / h)
- Acceleration to the first hundred - 10.3 seconds (with automatic transmission 11.2 seconds)
- Fuel consumption in the city - 7.6 liters (with automatic transmission 8.5 liters)
- Combined fuel consumption - 5.9 liters (with automatic transmission 7.2 liters)
- Fuel consumption on the highway - 4.9 liters (with automatic transmission 6.4 liters)
It is already known for sure that the next generation of Kia Rio will receive an upgraded version of this engine. A dual phase change system and a variable geometry intake manifold will appear. True, this will not affect power much, but fuel consumption and exhaust toxicity can be reduced. The engine is fully adapted to the consumption of AI-92 gasoline. Same
