Kia Rio 4 (YB) Sedan (2017-2020)

19% Neofiliac39% External
Keywords: dohcentry-levelfwdkiamacpherson-strutmanual-transmissionsedansubcompact

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Product Overview

Kia Rio 4 (code YB) is an affordable subcompact sedan in production from 2017 to 2020, whereupon it received a facelift. It is available with a range of inline-3 and inline-4 engines that displaced 1.0 to 1.6 liters.
Compared to the Gen3 model, the YB Rio has a more modern exterior styling. Its powertrain options, very much downsized as they are, now can be configured with a 7-speed double-clutch transmission, which is a much-appreciated addition.
Other pluses include the car's small 10.2m (33.5ft) turning circle and small footprint as a city car. However, the hatchback version may be a superior option in this regard.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 19% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Small turning circle
Cons
  • Miserably low engine output
  • Only available with small engines
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

What external reviewers found***

External score 39% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Comfortable to drive
  • Powerful turbocharged three-cylinder engine
Cons
  • Lack of driver engagement
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Specifications

1.61.6 AT

Capacity

Fuel Capacity45.0 L / 11.9 gal
Passengers5

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearDrum
Power SteeringElectric Steering
Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
Suspension | RearSemi-independent, coil spring, Elastic beam
Tire Size185/65 R15
Turning Circle10.2 m / 33.5 ft

Construction

Body Style4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Ground Clearance140 mm / 5.5 in
Size | Height1450 mm / 57.1 in
Size | Length4384 mm / 172.6 in
Size | Width1725 mm / 67.9 in
Track Width | Front1524.0 mm / 60.0 in
Track Width | Rear1529.0 mm / 60.2 in
Weight1201.0 kg / 2647.8 lbs1231.0 kg / 2713.9 lbs
Wheel Size15 in
Wheelbase2581 mm / 101.6 in

Performance

Fuel Economy7.3 L/100km / 32.2 MPG (combined) | 8.1 L/100km / 29.0 MPG (urban) | 6.3 L/100km / 37.3 MPG (highway)7.3 L/100km / 32.2 MPG (combined) | 8.4 L/100km / 28.0 MPG (urban) | 6.3 L/100km / 37.3 MPG (highway)

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Engine | Compression Ratio11.0:1
Engine | Displacement1.6 L / 97.1 cu-in / 1591.0 cc
Engine | Power130.0 hp / 96.9 kW @ 6300 rpm
Engine | Specific Output81.7 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in
Engine | Torque161 Nm / 118.7 lb-ft @ 4850 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears6-speed
Transmission | TypeManualAutomatic

Production

Availability2017 ~ 2020

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External Reviews

autocar[1]

Reviewer score 39%
Reviewers from autocar have found the following***:
Kia Rio GT-Line follows same basic formula as Ford's popular ST-Line models. It features Kia's turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine its highest state of tune. Instead of the usual 98bhp found in 2 and 3-grade models, here it produces 116bhp. It's certainly more distinct than a vanilla Rio, thanks to its chrome tiger-nose grille up front, twin exhaust tips and roof spoiler.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Powerful turbocharged three-cylinder engine
  • Comfortable to drive
Cons
  • Lack of driver engagement

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References

  1. ^ Kia Rio 1.0 T-GDi GT-Line 2018 UK review. [autocar]. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/kia/rio/first-drives/kia-rio-10-t-gdi-gt-line-2018-uk-review. 2018-09-25. Retrieved 2022-02-16.

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