Mazda B6-DE
This engine is considered reliable, but often consumes oil after 150,000 km.
Kia Rio engines
The Kia Rio is a South Korean small car manufactured since 2000 by the Kia Motors Corporation. Since 2016, the 4th generation of the model has been produced in sedan and hatchback bodies. The car is assembled in South Korea, Ecuador, Iran, Russia, China, Malaysia, Mexico and Algeria. In China, the car is officially sold under the name Kia K2 Cross. The car has a front-wheel drive layout and is equipped with gasoline and diesel engines.
The Kia Rio was offered with 19 engines since 1999 (16 petrol, 3 diesel). Displacement ranges from 1.0 to 1.6 liters, power output from 75 to 140 hp. 15 use a timing chain and 6 a timing belt. 6 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Hyundai-Kia D4FA (about 350,000 km).
Kia Rio engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Rio 1 (DC) 1999–2005 | |||||||
| Kia A5D | 1999–2005 | 1.5 L R4 | 98–108 hp | petrol | belt | 3.4 L | ~230,000 km |
| Kia A3E | 1999–2005 | 1.3 L R4 | 75–82 hp | petrol | belt | 3.4 L | ~220,000 km |
| Mazda B6-DE | 2002–2005 | 1.6 L R4 | 105–115 hp | petrol | belt | 3.2 L | ~300,000 km |
| Kia A6D | 2002–2005 | 1.6 L R4 | 100–105 hp | petrol | belt | 3.4 L | ~240,000 km |
| Kia Rio 2 (JB) 2005–2011 | |||||||
| Hyundai-Kia D4FA | 2005–2011 | 1.5 L R4 | 79–110 hp | diesel, turbo | chain | 5.7 L | ~350,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia G4ED | 2005–2011 | 1.6 L R4 | 103–112 hp | petrol | chain + belt | 3.8 L | ~350,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia G4EE | 2005–2011 | 1.4 L R4 | 75–97 hp | petrol | chain + belt | 3.8 L | ~350,000 km |
| Kia Rio 3 (QB) 2011–2017 | |||||||
| Hyundai-Kia G4FC | 2011–2017 | 1.6 L R4 | 120–128 hp | petrol | chain | 3.7 L | ~300,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia G4FA | 2011–2017 | 1.4 L R4 | 99–109 hp | petrol | chain | 3.7 L | ~300,000 km |
| Kia Rio 3 (UB) 2011–2017 | |||||||
| Hyundai-Kia D4FC | 2011–2017 | 1.4 L R4 | 75–90 hp | diesel, turbo | chain | 5.7 L | ~300,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia D3FA | 2011–2017 | 1.1 L R3 | 75 hp | diesel, turbo | chain | 5.7 L | ~300,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia G4LA | 2011–2017 | 1.2 L R4 | 78–85 hp | petrol | chain | 4.2 L | ~300,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia G4FD | 2011–2017 | 1.6 L R4 | 130–140 hp | petrol | chain | 4.2 L | ~300,000 km |
| Kia Rio 4 (FB) 2017–present | |||||||
| Hyundai-Kia G4LC | 2017–present | 1.4 L R4 | 100 hp | petrol | chain | 3.7 L | ~300,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia G4FG | 2017–present | 1.6 L R4 | 123–132 hp | petrol | chain | 3.7 L | ~300,000 km |
| Kia Rio 4 (YB) 2017–present | |||||||
| Hyundai-Kia G3LC | 2017–present | 1.0 L R3 | 100–120 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 3.9 L | ~220,000 km |
| Hyundai G4LF | 2020–present | 1.2 L R4 | 83–84 hp | petrol | chain | 3.4 L | ~250,000 km |
| Hyundai G3LF | 2020–present | 1.0 L R3 | 120 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 3.6 L | ~200,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia G3LE | 2020–present | 1.0 L R3 | 100 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 3.6 L | ~220,000 km |
| Kia Rio X-Line 1 (FB) 2017–present | |||||||
| Hyundai-Kia G4LC | 2017–present | 1.4 L R4 | 100 hp | petrol | chain | 3.7 L | ~300,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia G4FG | 2017–present | 1.6 L R4 | 123–132 hp | petrol | chain | 3.7 L | ~300,000 km |
| Kia Rio X 1 (FB) 2020–present | |||||||
| Hyundai-Kia G4LC | 2020–present | 1.4 L R4 | 100 hp | petrol | chain | 3.7 L | ~300,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia G4FG | 2020–present | 1.6 L R4 | 123–132 hp | petrol | chain | 3.7 L | ~300,000 km |
Kia Rio engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Kia Rio?
Kia Rio 1 (DC) (1999–2005): Kia A5D, Kia A3E, Mazda B6-DE and Kia A6D; Kia Rio 2 (JB) (2005–2011): Hyundai-Kia D4FA, Hyundai-Kia G4ED and Hyundai-Kia G4EE; Kia Rio 3 (QB) (2011–2017): Hyundai-Kia G4FC and Hyundai-Kia G4FA; Kia Rio 3 (UB) (2011–2017): Hyundai-Kia D4FC, Hyundai-Kia D3FA, Hyundai-Kia G4LA and Hyundai-Kia G4FD; Kia Rio 4 (FB) (2017–present): Hyundai-Kia G4LC and Hyundai-Kia G4FG; Kia Rio 4 (YB) (2017–present): Hyundai-Kia G3LC, Hyundai G4LF, Hyundai G3LF and Hyundai-Kia G3LE; Kia Rio X-Line 1 (FB) (2017–present): Hyundai-Kia G4LC and Hyundai-Kia G4FG; Kia Rio X 1 (FB) (2020–present): Hyundai-Kia G4LC and Hyundai-Kia G4FG.
Which Kia Rio engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Kia Rio engines are: Hyundai-Kia D4FA — about 350,000 km; Hyundai-Kia G4ED — about 350,000 km; Hyundai-Kia G4EE — about 350,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Kia Rio engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Hyundai G3LF — 3.6 L (0W-20); Hyundai G4LF — 3.4 L (0W-20); Hyundai-Kia D3FA — 5.7 L (0W-30, 5W-30); Hyundai-Kia D4FA — 5.7 L (0W-30, 5W-30); Hyundai-Kia D4FC — 5.7 L (0W-30, 5W-30); Hyundai-Kia G3LC — 3.9 L (5W-30); Hyundai-Kia G3LE — 3.6 L (0W-20); Hyundai-Kia G4ED — 3.8 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Hyundai-Kia G4EE — 3.8 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Hyundai-Kia G4FA — 3.7 L (0W-30, 5W-30); Hyundai-Kia G4FC — 3.7 L (0W-30, 5W-30); Hyundai-Kia G4FD — 4.2 L (0W-30, 5W-30); Hyundai-Kia G4FG — 3.7 L (0W-30, 5W-30); Hyundai-Kia G4LA — 4.2 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Hyundai-Kia G4LC — 3.7 L (0W-30, 5W-30); Kia A3E — 3.4 L (5W-30); Kia A5D — 3.4 L (5W-30); Kia A6D — 3.4 L (5W-30); Mazda B6-DE — 3.2 L (5W-30).
Does the Kia Rio have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Hyundai G3LF, Hyundai G4LF, Hyundai-Kia D3FA, Hyundai-Kia D4FA, Hyundai-Kia D4FC, Hyundai-Kia G3LC, Hyundai-Kia G3LE, Hyundai-Kia G4ED, Hyundai-Kia G4EE, Hyundai-Kia G4FA, Hyundai-Kia G4FC, Hyundai-Kia G4FD, Hyundai-Kia G4FG, Hyundai-Kia G4LA and Hyundai-Kia G4LC; timing belt: Hyundai-Kia G4ED, Hyundai-Kia G4EE, Kia A3E, Kia A5D, Kia A6D and Mazda B6-DE. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Kia Rio available with a diesel engine?
Yes: Hyundai-Kia D3FA, Hyundai-Kia D4FA and Hyundai-Kia D4FC.
Engine details
Kia A3E
This is a simple, but not very resourceful unit and all problems are from natural wear and tear.
Kia A5D
This is a reliable, but not the most resourceful unit and most of its problems are from wear.
Hyundai-Kia G4ED
This motor is reliable, and the main complaints are related to its unstable operation due to clogged nozzles, contamination of the throttle…
Kia A6D
This is a simple and reliable motor, and its problems are from wear and the quality of components.
Hyundai-Kia D3FA
The main trouble comes from the intake manifold with dampers like Swirl Control Valve, which quickly overgrows with soot and requires cleaning…
Hyundai-Kia D4FA
A collector with swirl flaps such as Swirl Control Valve quickly overgrows with soot and requires cleaning at least once every 50,000…
Hyundai-Kia G4EE
This is a simple and reliable unit, and the owners complain only about trifles: mainly about unstable engine operation due to contamination…
Hyundai-Kia G4FA
In the early years, the engine was equipped with a large ram's horn exhaust manifold, but since about 2010 it has been…
Hyundai-Kia G4FC
The motors of the first years of production were equipped with a large “ram's horn” exhaust manifold, but with the transition to…
Hyundai-Kia G4LA
This is a reliable unit and owners often complain about noise and vibration than about breakdowns, but it does not tolerate overheating…
Hyundai-Kia G4FD
The most common problem here is the rapid formation of carbon deposits on the intake valves, naturally this is due to the…
Hyundai-Kia D4FC
This diesel engine is equipped with a completely reliable Bosch Common Rail fuel system and on specialized forums they only complain about…
Hyundai-Kia G4FG
The most famous problem of the units of this family is seizures in the cylinders. A small catalytic converter for its quick…
Hyundai-Kia G4LC
The only widely known problem with this power unit is the oil burner. The manufacturer has lightened the design of the motor…
Hyundai-Kia G3LC
Most often, on specialized forums, they complain about the noisy operation of the unit and excessive vibration.
Hyundai G3LF
On specialized forums, they complain only about electrical glitches and especially about the Start-Stop system.
Hyundai G4LF
On specialized forums, the engine is mostly praised, noting only rare electrical glitches.
Hyundai-Kia G3LE
So far, most complaints are related to the Start-Stop system or electrical glitches.
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