Hyundai Solaris was updated last year, and now the platform Kia Rio has been updated. What has changed in these massive and still popular cars - and how do they differ from each other? For an answer to this question, we went to the Dmitrovsky auto-proving ground in two... No, in three sedans with 1600 cc engines. Because we took Solaris only with an “automatic”, and Rio in two guises: with two and with three pedals.
Solaris LED taillights (pictured left) look smarter
To whom did the facelift go more? At the rear, Hyundai has changed more significantly - its “droplets” of LEDs in the night look more expressive than the Kia lights. But in front I liked the new look of Rio more: the lower part of the bumper became European (read, Volkswagen) ascetic. And the strips of LEDs here are strict horizontal lines, while on Solaris they are integrated into the sharp corners of the fog lights.
The red backlighting of buttons and displays in Rio is also prettier to me than the blue on Solaris that hurts my eyes at night. In terms of ergonomics, the cars are very close, but the Rio steering wheel is more modern, “grab it,” and it’s more pleasant to press the multimedia system buttons.
It’s a bit cramped to sit in the back, even though both cars have gained popularity with taxi drivers, but the trunks are not bad: a teenage bike, a suitcase, a bag, a child seat fit in ... And the inner handle is very handy.
Hyundai Solaris. If Hyundai offers a symmetrical front panel layout, then in Kia the center console is slightly turned towards the driver.
Kia Rio. If Hyundai offers a symmetrical front panel layout, then in Kia the center console is slightly turned towards the driver.
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And now the main intrigue: are there any differences in driving properties?
Hyundai Solaris. Rio in the top configuration has only a simple graphical parking sensors, and Solaris has a rear-view camera, the image from which is displayed on the interior mirror
According to acceleration dynamics - none. Moderately high-torque 123-horsepower engine gets along well with a six-speed "automatic": smooth and at the same time assertive acceleration for both cars. Rio with “mechanics” is 50 kg lighter and gains 1.3 seconds faster at 100 km/h. Fuel consumption? According to the results of our last year's measurements on the ARDC cycle, the difference did not exceed one and a half liters in favor of the "mechanics" (on average 11.3 and 10.0 l / 100 km), and now, after a "mixed" run around the city and Moscow region roads, onboard computers showed 8.3 l / 100 km on the “mechanical” Rio and 9.9 l / 100 km on the “automatic”.
Hyundai Solaris. Using "music" in both machines is equally convenient. But the lights in Rio are red, while Hyundai's are blue.
Kia Rio. Using "music" in both machines is equally convenient. But the lights in Rio are red, while Hyundai's are blue.
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The braking distance of Solaris from a speed of 100 km / h was two meters shorter than that of Rio. Since for measurements we rearranged the wheels from one car to another, this can only be explained by the fact that on the Kia Rio with a mileage of 2000 km the brake pads were not completely run-in, and on the Solaris with its 20000 km on the odometer they got used completely. The differences in ground clearance can also be attributed to the difference in mileage: Solaris is 5 mm lower.
Hyundai Solaris. The Rio instruments recessed into the wells are tuned in a sporty way, and the coolant temperature and fuel gauges are better read than the Solaris liquid-crystal “columns”
Kia Rio. The Rio instruments recessed into the wells are tuned in a sporty way, and the coolant temperature and fuel gauges are better read than the Solaris liquid-crystal “columns”
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Chassis? No matter how hard we tried, we could not find any differences - neither on the "rearrangement" nor on the high-speed straight. Moreover, both cars - or rather, all three - drive the way Hyundai Solaris drove with the last, third, version of the suspension three years ago. Harsh on small bumps, but without buildup and breakdowns on asphalt waves. Tight, collected. Even gambling!
Even in a relatively simple modification, the Kia Rio is equipped with a nice key with a flip-out sting (pictured on the right). Well, in the top versions, both Hyundai and Kia (pictured on the left) offer solid chip keys.
We drive the cars onto the lift and, having cleaned the shock absorbers of dirt, we look at the markings. So it is: at the rear on all three machines are Mando gas-filled shock absorbers with numbers 55300-4L002. This is a sign of the last of the three versions of the Solaris suspension, which has been on the conveyor since February 2012. As well as springs with an increased bar diameter (11 mm versus the initial 10.5 mm).
Kia Rio. Unpretentious moderately comfortable seats can be adjusted in height with a jack handle
However, in the technical department of Kia, we were nevertheless given a list of changes that the Rio 2015 model year underwent. Polyurethane tubes appeared on the front springs, the mounting bushings and anthers of the anti-roll bar struts were improved, the material of the front strut support bearings and the diameter of the front and rear wheel bearings changed. And all this was done with the aim of increasing durability - and not only on Rio, but also, earlier, on Solaris. Although there are already few complaints about the reliability of Rio and Solaris, as my colleague Ilya Khlebushkin spoke about on the next page.
Hyundai Solaris. It’s a bit cramped for tall passengers in the back, but there are no problems with installing child seats: the opening is large and the doors open at a sufficient angle
Hyundai Solaris. Trunks are almost the same: without additional amenities, but roomy
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The terms of the warranty for both cars have not changed: it is still five years or 150,000 kilometers. Of course, with a list of exceptions, which, for example, includes brake discs and drums, drive belts, a battery, gaskets of all types, stabilizer bushings - they are guaranteed for a year or 20 thousand kilometers. Prices are very close: for example, with a 1.6 engine and an “automatic”, Solaris costs from 644,400 rubles, and Kia Rio - from 649,900 rubles. However, individual options for Solaris are more accessible through package offers. And our cars in top trim levels (such a Hyundai Solaris is more expensive, it costs 818,400 rubles, and Kia Rio - 809,900 rubles) are already equipped with those options that were not available before the facelift. These are rear LED lights, and electric windshield heating, and steering wheel adjustment not only in height, but also in reach.
Measurements showed that Kia Rio and Hyundai Solaris in similar trim levels weigh the same. And the version of Rio with an “automatic” is 48 kg heavier than a car with “mechanics”
What to choose? Me and Alexander Nikolaevich Divakov prefer Rio, and one of my friends immediately preferred Solaris: just because she likes the blue backlight on the front panel more than red. A matter of taste!
Dimensions, curb weight and axle weight distribution
* Data in brackets - for a car with a manual transmission
Manufacturers' data are highlighted in red, Autoreview measurements are highlighted in black
Both the Solaris and the Rio demonstrate equally reliable behavior when performing the "rearrangement" maneuver. With an increase in speed, rear axle skids increase, but they are easily extinguished by the stabilization system or, if it is turned off, by the driver, and the maximum speed for performing a maneuver without the help of electronics has decreased by only 3 km / h. When performing a “rearrangement” with braking, both cars follow the trajectory very accurately, with good deceleration. Although on both, the tester noted slight releases, which led to an increase in the braking distance. Moreover, Kia Rio on the same tires slows down a little worse, which can only be explained by the different state of the brake pads and discs
| Some measurement results Autoreview | ||||
| Options | Cars | |||
| Hyundai Solaris AT | Kia Rio AT | Kia Rio MT | ||
| Maximum speed, km/h | 189,6 | 188,5 | 193,5 | |
| Acceleration time, s | 0—50 km/h | 4,0 | 4,1 | 3,6 |
| 0-100 km/h | 11,4 | 11,5 | 10,2 | |
| 0-150 km/h | 27,5 | 27,5 | 23,8 | |
| on the way 400 m | 18,0 | 18,1 | 17,3 | |
| on the way 1000 m | 33,0 | 33,1 | 31,7 | |
| 60-100 km/h (III) | 7,0 | 7,2 | 6,7 | |
| 60-100 km/h (IV) | 10,0 | 10,3 | 9,7 | |
| 80—120 km/h (V) | 17,1 | 18,5 | 14,0 | |
| 60-100 km/h (VI) | 30,2 | 33,1 | 20,5 | |
| 60-100 km/h (D) | 6,8 | 7,0 | — | |
| 80—120 km/h (D) | 8,3 | 8,6 | — | |
| Run-out, m | from 50 km/h | 566 | 572 | 570 |
| 130—80 km/h | 959 | 941 | 947 | |
| 160—80 km/h | 1450 | 1420 | 1425 | |
| Braking from 100 km/h | way, m | 39,5 | 41,5 | 40,2 |
| deceleration, m/s2 | 9,8 | 9,3 | 9,6 | |
| Braking from 150 km/h | way, m | 92,2 | 93,4 | 92,6 |
| deceleration, m/s2 | 9,4 | 9,3 | 9,4 | |
| Speedometer Accuracy | ||||||||
| Cars | Speedometer readings, km/h | |||||||
| 40 | 60 | 80 | 100 | 120 | 140 | 160 | 180 | |
| True speed, km/h | ||||||||
| Hyundai Solaris AT | 38 | 57 | 77 | 96 | 116 | 136 | 156 | 177 |
| Kia Rio AT | 40 | 60 | 81 | 102 | 123 | 143 | 164 | 185 |
| Kia Rio MT | 39 | 60 | 80 | 101 | 122 | 143 | 164 | 184 |
Availability of equipment
We have indicated the minimum price for which you can now buy Rio or Solaris with one or another equipment. Many options are available only in top trim levels and are included in the package. Hyundai in some ways offers more favorable conditions: for example, a Solaris 1.6 with “mechanics” can be equipped with a heated windshield, a stabilization system and side airbags and pay 708,400 rubles for everything, and if you want a Kia Rio with the same options, pay 100 thousands more, although in addition you will also get an “automatic”
| Passport data | |||
| Cars | Hyundai Solaris | Kia Rio | |
| body type | four-door sedan | four-door sedan | |
| Number of places | 5 | 5 | |
| Trunk volume, l | 470 | 500 | |
| Curb weight, kg | 1151 | 1151 (1129)* | |
| Gross weight, kg | 1565 | 1565 | |
| Engine | gasoline, with distributed injection | ||
| Location | front, transverse | front, transverse | |
| Number and arrangement of cylinders | 4, in a row | 4, in a row | |
| Working volume, cm3 | 1591 | 1591 | |
| Cylinder diameter / piston stroke, mm | 77,0/85,4 | 77,0/85,4 | |
| Compression ratio | 10,5:1 | 10,5:1 | |
| Number of valves | 16 | 16 | |
| Max. power, hp/kW/r/min | 123/90/6300 | 123/90/6300 | |
| Max. torque, Nm/r/min | 155/4200 | 155/4200 | |
| Transmission | automatic, 6 speed |
automatic, 6-speed (manual, 6-speed) |
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| gear ratios | I | 4,40 | 4,40 (3,62) |
| II | 2,73 | 2,73 (1,96) | |
| III | 1,83 | 1,83 (1,37) | |
| IV | 1,39 | 1,39 (1,04) | |
| V | 1,00 | 1,00 (0,84) | |
| VI | 0,78 | 0,78 (0,70) | |
| reverse | 3,44 | 3,44 (3,70) | |
| main gear | 3,38 | 3,38 (4,27) | |
| Drive unit | front | front | |
| Front suspension | independent, spring McPherson |
independent, spring McPherson |
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| Rear suspension | semi-dependent, spring | semi-dependent, spring | |
| Front brakes | disc, ventilated | disc, ventilated | |
| Rear brakes | disk | disk | |
| Tires | 185/65 R15 | 185/65 R15 | |
| Maximum speed, km/h | 185 | 185 (190) | |
| Acceleration time 0—100 km/h, s | 11,3 | 11,2 (10,3) | |
| Fuel consumption, l/100 km | urban cycle | 8,8 | 8,5 (7,6) |
| suburban cycle | 5,2 | 5,2 (4,9) | |
| mixed cycle | 6,5 | 6,4 (5,9) | |
| CO 2 emissions, g/km | mixed cycle | 151 | 149 (137) |
| Fuel tank capacity, l | 43 | 43 | |
| Fuel | gasoline AI-92 | gasoline AI-92 | |
| * In brackets - data for the version with a manual transmission | |||
Reliable?
Ilya Khlebushkin
The rear suspension was the Achilles' heel of the Korean twins (AR Nos. 8, 9 and 11, 2011) - since the end of 2011, the characteristics of the springs and shock absorbers have changed three times! But the Mando rear shock absorbers withstand their 70-80 thousand kilometers, and the front shock absorbers get tired a little later, closer to 100 thousand kilometers. Dealers often changed the rack and pinion steering gear and power steering pump under warranty. With the six-speed manual gearbox M6CF1, which appeared in mid-2014 in cars with a 1.6 engine, there are no problems so far (it differs from the unit on older relatives of the Hyundai i30 / Kia cee "d in other gear ratios). But the five-speed "mechanics" M5CF1 has a special there is no margin of safety: we ourselves saw this in the course of accelerated life tests, replacing the gears, synchronizer clutch and third gear blocking ring with the remains of an outlandish plastic coating of the friction surface.So after a run of 120 thousand kilometers, the box may begin to crunch and rest against And before, after 100-120 thousand kilometers, it is usually necessary to update the clutch disc and release bearing.
The Korean automatic four-speed gearbox A4CF1, based on the Mitsubishi F4A42 unit of the 1997 model, does not shine with quickness, but it has long forgotten about childhood illnesses and can withstand a run of 200 thousand kilometers without any special adventures. The main thing is to change the Diamond SP III native transmission at least once every 70 thousand kilometers: otherwise problems with the valve body, solenoids and pump will inevitably arise. The six-speed A6GF1 added in 2014 is quicker, but its valve body is much more sensitive to both overheating and oil cleanliness, and in addition, you can expect trouble with the clutches and the torque converter lock-up clutch.
"All-aluminum" engines of the Gamma series - G4FA with a volume of 1.4 liters (37% of cars on the market) and G4FC with a volume of 1.6 liters (63% of cars) - are similar in design and reliability: both are able to withstand 200— 250 thousand kilometers. But after 100-120 thousand, engines can noticeably weaken: due to an extended chain, the CVVT valve timing system does not work correctly. Pulling with the replacement of a worn chain is more expensive for itself: it can jump over the teeth of the sprockets - and the valves will meet the pistons (the same can happen due to an unreliable tensioner). Once every two or three years, it will be necessary to clean the radiator block from dirt and fluff, and after 40-60 thousand kilometers, flush the throttle assembly. Another at risk is an expensive converter, so you need to monitor the health of the ignition system and avoid experiments with fuel quality.
And watch out for leaks: oil is not averse to leaving the motors through the crankshaft rear oil seal, antifreeze through the cylinder head gasket. And the “fogged” timing casing or valve cover is quite a common occurrence: instead of the usual gaskets, a sealant that dries out over time is used here.
According to statistics, Rio and Solaris buyers are twice as likely to choose the 1.6 engine (123 hp) than the base 1.4 engine (107 hp). This is understandable: the surcharge is 25-30 thousand rubles, and this price also includes a more modern gearbox (6-speed "mechanics" or "automatic" against a five-speed "mechanics" or a four-speed "automatic")
What is better 4 steps or 6? which option is preferable?
The automatic is more massive than the mechanics, definitely heavier.
4 speed automatic
The first foreign car Solaris and the first machine in life. 4 speed. works with a slight delay. But how does it work. especially in kickdown mode. To overtake, it is enough to press the gas to the floor and the machine drops the gear or even two down. If 2nd gear is turned on, the interior is instantly filled with a roar, not only strong, but the sound is present, and it is beautiful. On the second car 3-4 seconds then a kick and 3rd gear. And it is very well chosen, it pulls well and the moment of 155 Newtons is available from 4000 rpm. Efficient acceleration. the third long gear and overtaking is very good on it. the car in this gear continues to accelerate to 170 mph! Then a cut-off at 6200. And the 4th gear is connected and there is sufficient traction on it. And the maximum speed of 180 declared is gained easily. And if the weather is not windy and the road is flat, then the car can be accelerated up to 200 km h.
I want to pay tribute to the fact that in this gearbox are selected very well. Of course the box is heavier than the mechanics but it is lighter than the 6 speed automatic. The transmission operates quietly and clearly without any hint of vibration. Are there any downsides to this box? Eat. Driving with a loaded trailer. Even a slight rise loads the engine in 4th gear and the box pokes third, but it’s worth letting off the gas a little and fourth turns on again, which in a moment goes back to third. But it's easy to decide. It is enough to include manual mode and third gear. The car will move at high engine speeds but will do it confidently up to 170 km / h. At the same time, the revolutions will certainly be 6200. The same thing on a mountain serpentine, the automatic mode revealed the shortcomings of long gears. It is hard for the motor and switching to preload occurs with a slight jerk. But again, when switching to manual mode, all this is eliminated. riding in a straight line with slight uphills is a real pleasure.
Engine speed at 120 km / h does not exceed 3000. And further acceleration does not fill the cabin with a roar. Even at 180 km / h in the cabin, you can talk calmly without tension, only rubber stands out in the noise. it is well heard. Fuel consumption with this box ranges from 7.5 liters per hundred to 9.5 depending on driving style. But this ride is dynamic. the maximum consumption at the same time at a speed of 180 km h is 16.5 liters per hundred. If you have to storm an off-road poorly passable area out of necessity. it is necessary to turn on 1 gear in manual mode, it is indicated on the selector - L. The car will not switch higher and there will be sufficient effort when overcoming the section and speed up to 50 km h is quite enough. Well, of course, the speed will be high, but a difficult-to-pass section of snow or mud can, of course, slip through with your mind so as not to tear anything off. To do this, I made a set of "Rural option" and "Nature" which help to secure in this matter and increase the cross-country ability of the car.
Here is an example of operation with a modified suspension. Solaris 1.6 sedan Automatic transmission 4 tbsp.
Now I will talk about the machine 6 tbsp. I'll be honest. It is more convenient than a four-mortar poker. Beautiful and sits comfortably in the hand. Movement forward and backward. No sectors. Manual mode is a very convenient lever to the left and manual mode with the display of gears on the on-board computer, unlike 4 mortars, here all 6 gears are full-fledged and can be switched on in manual mode. In the 4 mortar, only 1-2-3 gears could be fixed. now about the operation of the machine. This box is heavier than 4 mortars. Under the hood, it takes up more space. and the left side of the car is slightly lower than the right! Due to the greater mass of the box.
Another feature is a big vibration on the steering wheel. But this is possible due to a poor-quality long right wheel drive shaft. Vibration is felt from a speed of 90 km / h and is well manifested at 110 km / h. I don’t know how it is with Kago, but for me it is very noticeable and there is a difference with a 4-mortar where the steering wheel did not vibrate at all, unless there was an imbalance of the wheels. if they accelerate smoothly, the box switches imperceptibly, with almost no jerks. But in order to drive stably in 6th gear, you need to keep the speed within the aisles of 100-110 km / h at a lower speed and a small load, the fifth or even fourth gear is immediately tucked in. At the same time, the revolutions do not increase much, but there is no traction as current. rolls and rolls while fuel consumption is 8.5 -9 liters. If you drive dynamically. then the engine does not get out of the high turnover of 5 thousand is the norm. And it's very audible. Transmissions are frankly short and therefore they often get over. if you say the box tupit, no, it is quick with a slight delay, but the gears are selected in such a way that you don’t feel the pickup as such.
She switches but does not pull. Rather pulls kata by the tail, weak, sluggish acceleration. This is due to the fact that short gears do not allow the potential of the engine to be revealed in the maximum torque zone. There is too little time for this. Only a moment appears, and then a cut-off and pick-up already from high revs, where the traction aisle and further revs only reduce the torque. There is no pickup from here. Sluggish. Roaring despite the 6 gears and consumption I will say no less and even more than 4 mortars. Gasoline in the pipe! The power goes into the void. The engine, instead of pulling, dumps power on switching. and there are many. To go fast means the revolutions will be 5000-6000 thousand, and this is absolutely not noticeable by the acceleration thrust.
The roar of the engine and the small steps of the box do not make this box a driver's one, and the settings of the strangled Euro 5 generally endow top speed with paralysis. 180 km / h on the machine in general 6 speed is not included in the kickdown! This means that the car can only go to the maximum speed in 5th gear, while the engine speed is 5500! On the old box, 4th gear and 4500 rpm is much lower and quieter. Although the box is 4 steps. But there is an honest manual mode here and when it is turned on, you can also drive in 6th gear with lower speeds, but after 160 km / h the engine refuses to turn in 6th gear. The traction drops, the electronic collar suffocates like a wall. You turn on the fifth The car accelerates to 180 km / h, then it practically does not accelerate, it takes time. Having dispersed to 180 on the fifth, we turn on forcibly 6 and the car goes 180 for some time and then starts to lose traction, the speed drops and the gear in manual mode 6 does not switch gas, the full engine dies. Like a carburetor in which there is not enough gasoline.
The settings are stupid. Although the potential of the engine is. Probably strangled in favor of the requirement of euro 5. Well, she does not go, and here she will be given a head start by a 4-speed gearbox. About economy. I will say this if you drive on a flat road at 60-70 km h in calm weather, you can set a record for efficiency. and he is undeniable. 4.6 liters per 100 kilometers! But it's interesting how old the driver must be to move at such a speed, especially along the highway. If the speed is more than 80-90-100 and a slight pressure on the gas, then the flow rate is added up to 7-8 liters. And if the rises, then it easily exceeds 12-14 liters per hundred. The engine is strangled downshifts down the speed increases and fuel consumption increases. If you press down and disperse the car, the consumption will increase even more. The average fuel consumption in the summer is about 8.5 -9 liters per hundred. On a four-speed automatic 7-8.5 liters. Difference. If you drive in economy mode, then 6 mortar will be more economical.
But is the 6-speed automatic worse than its predecessor? Not certainly in that way. It is high-torque, so it is easier for him to pull a trailer. On the mountain serpentine, the shifts are softer without jerks and the gears are selected correctly, acceleration at low speeds is sufficient for overtaking. On long descents, you can easily pick up the gear in manual mode and the box effectively slows down without resorting to the main brakes. it is very comfortable on the descent with sharp turns and hairpins. gears engage clearly effectively slowing down. Movement in the mountains in manual mode is also very convenient. Short gears allow you to choose the right speed to keep the torque and have enough speed.
Summing up, I want to say. That a car with a 4-speed automatic is good with a 6-speed one as well. Each option has advantages and disadvantages.
The 4-speed is longer and tuned for maximum engine thrust capability. Hence, it is more playful, I would say capable of giving maximum acceleration for a long time of movement. Especially in the range from 100 to 160 mph. Fast set speed. This makes it possible to almost lightning-fast overtaking if necessary. This box allows you to reach the maximum declared speed of 180 km / h in maximum 4th gear and, under certain conditions, up to 200 km / h. The box is lighter than a 6 speed automatic. Wheel alignment is correct.
Disadvantages of this box Thoughtfulness under hard acceleration. Especially noticeable when driving for a long time in economy mode, sharp acceleration leads to a stupor for a couple of seconds. thinks then downshifts then accelerates. But it is worth entering the Kickdown mode. Traction and acceleration are followed up to the maximum possible speed. When the engine speed exceeds 4.5 thousand, the thrust gradually decreases, but the engine does not poke into the concrete wall and does not choke as intensely as at 6 speed. The disadvantage of a 4-speed gearbox is that under load, the shifts are sharper and the load on the engine is greater.
In the mountains, 4 gears are not enough, and long gears are harder to drive with constantly changing road conditions. Manual mode helps, but gear selection isn't great, and the difference matters. so it happens that the third one doesn’t pull, or rather it pulls but it’s hard and the second one doesn’t have enough speed, and if you drive faster, the speed is high again, the third one, but it’s a fast car accelerates, you need to slow down, and again the second and high speed. Same with the trailer. But the good thing is that the 1.6 engine is high-torque and can handle the load.
Can this box be improved? You can in terms of response, set it up for a faster response or add a sport mode. Adaptive mode slows down shifting speed too much.
Now consider the 6 speed box.
If you don’t drive fast and don’t resort to Kickdown, then efficiency is the strong point of this box, provided that you drive no more than 85 km / h. The consumption can be kept in the aisles of 5-5.5 liters per hundred on smooth asphalt. On a 4-speed automatic, the consumption is more than 6-6.5 liters. If you drive through the mountains or move under load, and even with a trailer. at low speeds, this box shows its muscularity, effortlessly selects the desired gear. And the car rolls briskly. Maximum acceleration range 60 - 110 mph. Further acceleration is more sluggish and after 160 acceleration is frankly slow and weak. turns out to be a sort of cargo horse. The box works well, but it is set up frankly unsuccessfully. It is configured to save the engine, but again, loading the engine less, it spins it much more than on a 4 mortar. And high engine speeds also wear it out.
A double-edged sword, and at the same time, consumption increases very much. Another minus the maximum speed is available only in 5th gear! What kind of economy can we talk about if the maximum speed of 180 km h is 5500. The movement of 120 km h at 2500 rpm in sixth is good! But the expense of 9-9.5 is a lot! cruising speed. I just threw the gas pedal, the traction drops instantly, as does the speed. A little added, the fifth one turns on already with a flow rate of 10-12 liters. A comfortable ride in the range of 110-130 km / h comes out at a flow rate of 8.5-9.5 liters per hundred, which is not a little.
With the same indicators, the consumption in a 4 mortar is less than a liter and a half. And most importantly, the 6-speed mortar does not want to go fast and frankly blunts at speed. The 6 gears that are available add extra weight and resistance to movement. more gears more friction surfaces. And what's more, 6th gear is made to save fuel; in fact, it only reduces engine speed at speeds up to 160 km/h. It does not save because the engine is loaded and even strangled. An example of a horse pulling a cart uphill. she needs to keep the rhythm and speed and instead the driver holds her. She is glad to pull out and the owner does not give from here the loss of strength and traction. less speed more strength is required to keep moving.
I think everything can be fixed. But adjust the brain in such a way that it is possible to select the mode of movement. It is necessary to configure the firmware of the engine and box. What would be the mode of full return. Flicked the toggle switch and transmission. 1-3-5-6 would shift in this sequence, without pinching in high gears. then the car will be able to go to maximum speed in 6th gear. And the acceleration thrust will be constant using the peak of the engine torque and not the cutoff stubs. Set up the engine and box. And the car will be gold. In the meantime, we eat what we have! Good luck to everyone, read the news and my articles. I hope you were able to learn a lot of interesting things and compare your feelings.
Engine Kia Rio 1.6 has 4 cylinders and a 16-valve timing mechanism with a chain drive. The power of the Kia Rio 1.6 engine is 123 hp. Structurally, the 1591 cm3 engine differs from its counterpart, the Kia Rio 1.4 liter engine, only with an increased piston stroke. That is, the crankshaft of the motors is different, although the pistons, valves, camshafts and other parts are the same.
power unit Gamma 1.6 liters replaced the Alpha series engines in 2010. The design of outdated engines was based on a cast-iron block, a 16-valve mechanism with hydraulic compensators and a belt in the drive. The new Kia Rio Gamma engines have an aluminum block consisting of the block itself and a cast pastel for the crankshaft, see the photo below. The new Rio 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. But the manufacturer recommends replacing, after 180 thousand mileage, the chain, tensioners and dampers. To this is usually added the replacement of sprockets, which is generally not cheap.
When buying a Kyo Rio with a high engine mileage, consider these facts. Extra noises and knocks from under the hood should seriously alert. After all, you, in which case, then sort out the engine. The Kia Rio engine is assembled exclusively in China at the Beijing Hyundai Motor Co. factory. Therefore, carefully choose even a new car, so that later you do not have to adjust the valves under warranty by replacing the pushers.
The big disadvantage of the almost completely aluminum Kia Rio 1.6 liter engine is oil consumption. If zhor has begun, do not be lazy to check the level more often and, if necessary, add oil. Oil starvation is fatal for this motor. Excessive noise is usually a sign that the oil level is low. You can't drive for that long.
If you feel unstable operation of the motor, this may be the cause of the chain stretching. To calm your soul, you can see if the marks on the crankshaft pulley and camshaft sprockets match. Photo next.
The timing marks of the Rio 1.6 engine in the photo are the top dead center for the first cylinder (TDC). We decided to replace the timing chain ourselves, then this image will be very useful to you.
The rather good power of the 1.6-liter engine, which is branded G4FC, is determined not only by the 16-valve mechanism with overhead camshafts (DOHC), but also by the presence of a variable valve timing system. True, the actuator of the system is only on the intake camshaft. Today, more efficient Gamma 1.6 engines have appeared that have a phase change system on two shafts, plus direct fuel injection, but these engines for Kia Rio are not supplied to Russia. Further, more detailed characteristics of the Rio 1.6 liter engine.
Kia Rio 1.6 engine, fuel consumption, dynamics
- Working volume - 1591 cm3
- Number of cylinders / valves - 4/16
- 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)
- Fuel consumption in the combined cycle - 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 worth noting that in the new generation of Kia Rio 2015 with a 1.6 engine, only a 6-speed manual gearbox or a 6-band automatic is installed. With a less voluminous 1.4-liter power unit, an outdated 5-speed manual and a 4-band automatic are combined. Judging by the numerous customer reviews of Kia Rio 1.6, the real fuel consumption is higher, especially in urban mode.
It's not a secret for anyone now that the automatic transmission is gaining very great popularity in Russia. No matter how the mechanics argue with me, but the growth is 5-10% every year, and this is a lot, whether this is good or bad is the second question, but people get used to the good. However, whoever encounters an automatic transmission for the first time must decide for himself which transmission he will take - an old and archaic 4-speed (often these are really ancient models) or a modern one with 6 gears. It seems that at first glance everything is quite simple - of course modern! However, not everything is so simple here. Why - read on, there will be a vote and a video at the end ...
In general, I am very often asked to speak on this subject, and so I decided to write a small article. You know, not everything is as simple as it seems at first glance. And on the one hand, modern manufacturers are to blame here, and on the other hand, those owners who are poured incomprehensible information into their ears by dealers of official salons. However, let's not rush everything in order.
Automatic (automatic transmission) 4 speed
As it becomes clear, there are only four gears, such “boxes” were developed a long time ago, I would even say that their dawn was 20 years ago. Now they are receding into the background and making room for new progressive machines.
However, some manufacturers (in particular Nissan, AvtoVAZ and others) that produce cars in Russia install them in their cars. Is it good or bad? Is it worth buying a car with it, or is your hand reaching out to take a more technologically advanced unit? Take your time, cock all the pros and cons.
Let's go right away let's go negative :
- Yes, they are outdated. Often the gear shifts are slower and there is thoughtfulness
- Fuel consumption with such a "box" is really increased. Compared to mechanics, it can be up to 20 - 30%
- On the track, limited opportunities, already at a speed of 120 - 130 km / h, the engine will work at its limits, as well as the transmission. Turnover will skyrocket! And you won’t be able to upshift; there are only 4 of them! Which leads to excessive fuel consumption and a decrease in engine life.
- A large amount of oil, no one thought about it before, you need 8 - 10 liters, which means that we pour that much.
That's all the negativity that comes to my mind like this. BUT! Despite it, these automatic transmissions, there are a lot of pluses . Old automatic transmissions were made with the expectation of a large number of kilometers, simple and REAL maintenance - OWN HANDS.
What does it mean:
- Yes, it's just that their margin of safety is much higher than that of their modern counterparts (it's just the design)
- They are serviced! That is, you can remove the pallet from them and climb inside without any difficulties.
- You can serve them yourself. THIS POINT IS VERY IMPORTANT! Again, you don’t need more tools to unscrew the pan, that is, an oil change can take place in almost every garage (if there is a pit)
- You can change the filter when you change the oil. This is again important
- It is easy to remove the valve body and check it, and the solenoids
- There is a separate cooling radiator
There are already many advantages. WHAT I WANT TO SAY THIS - friends are often old automatic transmissions, they really go for a long time and if you are timely and correct (with oil and filters). THE RESOURCE IS REALLY HUGE! They can also walk 250 - 350 - 400,000 kilometers. I have such examples.
As for the city mode, they are enough for the eyes, do not believe those that - they say 4 gears for the city is "NOT ICE" - this is not true.
Modern automatic transmission - 6 gears
They were developed much later, this is the modern generation. About 5-7 years ago they were installed only on executive cars, but now they are literally on every Solaris.
I will not stretch the article, let's go straight to positive aspects of this transmission :
- Virtually imperceptible shifts, almost no jolts
- Dynamic acceleration, without "blunts"
- Fuel consumption is low, just like a manual transmission. This is a really big plus, because the efficiency can be up to 20 - 30%
- There's less oil here
- ON the track you can move at high speeds, much more than 120 km / h as on old automatic transmissions. Moreover, the engine will not “roar like a beast”, the revolutions will be within 3000. This means that the consumption on the highway will be minimal
It seems like here it is an obvious choice - THIS IS TECHNOLOGY, PROGRESS, SPEED in the end. BUT here, friends, everything is sad with reliability and resource. Cons and understandable to me these machines have a lot:
- Let's start with the fact that this machine is UNMAINTAINED, that is, it does not have a pallet like the old "machines", you cannot just disassemble it and see what's inside.
- Many dealers tell you that they are maintenance free, in general. That is, you do not need to change the oil, it is there for the entire service life. JUST A NIGHTMARE
- If you still get to the oil change, then you cannot change the filter. And with high mileage, it really clogs up, your automatic transmission starts to kick
- Again, just like that, you can not get to the valve body and solenoids
- YES, and generally serve the box itself (climb inside) will not work. IT IS VERY DIFFICULT! There is no pallet - you need to remove and "half" it, and this is to disassemble half of the car
- The radiator is combined with the engine radiator. Often there just isn't enough cooling.
MANUFACTURERS calculated everything very correctly - modern automatic transmissions MUST WALK 150,000 km, and then everything! The warranty has ended repair or better replacement of the entire car as a whole.
Damn, it’s just funny to me myself - why can’t you leave a pallet in the bottom - it’s so simple. And the owners themselves would be able to change the oil and immediately the filter. The resource would grow exponentially. But no, money will come less. Sadness of the modern world!
It turns out that I buy a car with a 6-speed unit, you yourself, without realizing it, will have to change it at 150,000 km. Against this background, old and supposedly archaic old men in 4 gears look VERY ATTRACTIVE. As you can see, everything is not so simple.
Automatic - arithmetic
Well, what did they hang their noses on - “six-speed”? Guys I'll cheer you up a little. I suggest you calculate - which is better in the end for the money.
Look, almost all old automatic transmissions have a flow rate of about 12 - 14 liters in the city (of course, someone can even "vomit" and fit into 11 liters, but this is rare). Let's take an average figure of about 13 liters.
New "machines" consume 8 - 9 liters in the city. Let it be about 9 liters. Do you understand what I mean? DIFFERENCE in - 4 liters (or so).
From a thousand it will be 1,600 rubles, and from 100,000 - 160,000 rubles.
Considering that the machine breaks down at 150,000 km, it will save 240,000 rubles. And the average repair price of a modern automatic transmission is about 60 - 100,000 rubles (depending on where you do it). YES, and you can buy a contract for 40-50 thousand.
The first lines in the sales ratings of Koreans are completely understandable to me: they do it soundly, they serve well, prices are raised humanely and gently, they don’t shout about their successes, but they explain intelligibly. Of course, they keep quiet about failures, but everything becomes secret ...
At Rio, released in 2011, colleagues clung only to the suspension: they say, the calibration of the rear springs and struts do not stand up to criticism and everything is very bad. In fact, there everything costs as much as it goes. If you want lordly manners - look for Golf on sale. In the Solaris / Rio family, I was much more embarrassed by not the most successful gear ratios of the mechanics and the ancient wretched four-speed automatic.
In the first case, the box was sorely lacking one more - overdrive - gear, because already by 100 km / h the engine got out literally into a ringing and made moving along suburban highways acoustically uncomfortable. As for the machine, now driving with 4 steps is not just noisy, wasteful or inconvenient, but somehow even ashamed - even the Uzbek Cobalt has a six-speed drive.
And then our Korean friends worked on the bugs. True, if Solaris received not only new equipment, but also a new appearance, then they saved money on the modernization of Rio - they limited themselves to six-speed mechanics for versions with a 1.6 engine and a new automatic machine for the same engine. As in the case of a relative on the conveyor, Rio with a 1.4 engine is still equipped with a five-speed mechanics and a four-band automatic. Let's start with transmissions.
It was difficult to get to the gear shift mechanism of Solaris/Rio MT even before: the clarity of shifting is unchanged from zero to runs under one hundred thousand kilometers. The new six-speed has become a little stiffer when switching, the lever moves are longer than those of the 5-speed mechanics. Selectivity is slightly above average - without long dexterity, it's easier than ever to get from sixth to fifth instead of third and from second to sixth instead of fourth.
The clutch mechanism is a reference: if it is customary for French cars to sin on the uninformativeness of the left pedal (and this is true), for Volkswagen cars - for a long clutch stroke (also true), then the Koreans managed to find the optimal balance. You can clearly feel the moment of seizing and opening the clutch discs, the stroke length is neither small nor long. The motor doesn’t look like it’s only 1.6, it takes out decently at idle, so you can get under way on one clutch, without especially gasping.
By the way, about "total" and "1.6". Rio is enough for everyday movements and the base - 1.4-liter - engine. True, a car can stand uphill and with a full load, but that’s not the point. But the 1.6-liter unit, and even paired with mechanics, endows the machine, I'm not afraid of this word, with a fighting temper. 123 forces with a ton of weight is very, very good, not even for frisky starts from a traffic light, but for prompt movement between rows and confident overtaking on the track. So I boldly recommend overpaying 76,000 for a version with a more powerful engine, if the routes of movement are not limited to the city.
Yes, and a box with six steps really works, because this very highest gear was not enough for the car. At highway speeds, acoustic comfort has increased. And this despite the fact that when driving in sixth, you can count on a certain amount of elasticity: a certain, albeit weightless, pickup when accelerating by 6 is present. So you can't get behind the traffic.
The six-speed automatic also knows its business well. You can read more about the updated Solaris - here the assembly and calibrations are the same: there is elasticity, there is economy, the switching is inconspicuous and soft. The most for the lazy and pensioners!
As for the suspension ... Here's the Rio 500 worth a penny - that's how much it rides. All surcharges are for options and leather inserts on the dashboard, and the suspension for a budget car is digestible. There is still no balance between stiffness and elasticity - on a site with irregularities of various sizes, Rio can sensitively count all the little things, knock loudly and early on the rebound after driving through larger bumps. But the transverse buildup has disappeared - repeated recalibration of the rear suspension has benefited. True, in comparison with the pre-reform version, the transverse rolls have become, in my opinion, deeper.
Unlike most Solaris going on sale, Rio is shod not in incomprehensible squalor, but in adequate Kumho rubber. Hence, greater resistance to ruts and confident grip with the surface.
In terms of sound insulation, the weak point is still one - the wheel arches. The wind at legal speeds does not annoy, the engine compartment was adequately insulated before. And in general, I only want to find fault (as well as many others) with the location of the spokes on the steering wheel - not under the canonical grip, which makes the volume and station / track selection buttons virtually useless.
Otherwise, it is one of the most worthy cars on the market in principle: there is enough space in front and behind, the trunk is adapted for a couple of suitcases and a canister, the design has not had time to blur the eye in a couple of years, the price still does not bite if you do not get carried away with navigation systems and keyless accesses. Rio, unlike competitors, has not risen in price this year very much (+/- 6,000 rubles), therefore an adequate machine with a new box can be assembled within 630,000 rubles.
Updated: conclusions and performance characteristics
| The data is given for KIA Rio with a 1.6 liter engine and with manual / automatic transmission | |
|---|---|
| Engine | Petrol with a variable valve timing system |
| Number and arrangement of cylinders | 4 in a row |
| Working volume, cm³ | 1 591 |
| Max. power, hp | 123 |
| Max. torque, Nm | 155 |
| Drive unit | Front |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual/automatic |
| Front suspension | McPherson |
| Rear suspension | semi-dependent, spring |
| Front brakes | disk |
| Rear brakes | disk |
| Maximum speed, km/h | 190/185 |
| Acceleration time 0–100 km/h, s | 10,3/11,2 |
| Dimensions, mm | |
| length | 4 120 |
| width | 1 700 |
| height | 1 470 |
| wheelbase | 2 570 |
| ground clearance | 160 |
| Curb weight, kg | 1 059 |
| Tires | 185/65 R15 or 195/55 R16 |
| Trunk volume, l | 389 |
| Fuel consumption, l/100 km | |
| urban cycle | 8,5 |
| suburban cycle | 5,2 |
| mixed cycle | 6,4 |
| Fuel tank capacity, l | 43 |
