🚗 Kia Rio
III (UB) — 2011-2017
Popular economy sedan – most common 1.4 Gamma engine
Complete guide to the Kia Rio UB (3rd generation, 2011-2017) — popular economy sedan in Algeria. Modern design, Gamma and CRDi engines, low fuel consumption, widely available parts.
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📋 Table of Contents
1. General Information
| Body type | Sedan / Hatchback (5 seats) |
| Made in | Korea, Mexico, Slovakia |
| Start of production | 2011 |
| End of production | 2017 |
2. Dimensions
| Length | 4370 mm (Sedan) / 4045 mm (Hatchback) |
| Width | 1720 mm |
| Height | 1455 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2570 mm |
| Ground clearance | 150 mm |
| Trunk (Sedan) | 389 L |
| Trunk (Hatchback) | 288 L |
3. Engines
| 1.2 (Kappa G4LA) | 84 Hp | 122 Nm | Petrol | 1248 cc |
| 1.4 (Gamma G4FA) | 108 Hp | 135 Nm | Petrol | 1396 cc |
| 1.4 CRDi (D4FC) | 90 Hp | 220 Nm | Diesel | 1396 cc |
| 1.6 GDI (Gamma G4FD) | 138 Hp | 167 Nm | Petrol | 1591 cc |
4. Fuel & Consumption
| Fuel tank | 43 L |
| 1.4 petrol | 5.9 L/100km |
| 1.4 CRDi | 4.2 L/100km |
| Emission standard | Euro 5 / Euro 6 |
5. Transmission & Drivetrain
| Drive | Front wheel drive |
| Gearbox 1.4 | 5-speed manual OR 4-speed auto |
| Gearbox 1.6 GDI | 6-speed manual OR 6-speed auto |
6. Tires & Wheels
| Tires size | 175/70 R14 | 185/65 R15 | 195/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims | 5J x 14 | 6J x 15 | 6.5J x 16 |
| Tire pressure (cold) | 2.2 bar / 2.2 bar |
7. Brakes & Suspension
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs Ø 256 mm |
| Rear brakes | Drums Ø 203 mm (base) / Discs (top) |
| Front suspension | MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | Torsion beam |
8. Fluid Capacities
| Engine oil (Gamma) | 3.6 L (with filter) |
| Engine oil CRDi | 5.5 L |
| Coolant | 5.6 L (Diesel) / 5.3 L (Petrol) |
| MT oil | 1.9 L (75W-85 GL-4) |
| AT oil (4-speed) | 6.9 L (SP-III) |
9. Maintenance Schedule
| Engine oil + filter | 10,000 km (Petrol) / 8,000 km (Diesel) |
| Air filter | 20,000 km (Algeria) |
| Cabin filter | 20,000 km |
| Diesel fuel filter | 20,000 km |
| Timing chain (Gamma) | No replacement |
| Timing belt (CRDi) | 120,000 km / 6 years |
10. Recommended Filters
| Oil filter Mann (Petrol) | OEM 26300-35505 |
| Oil filter (Diesel) | W 68/3 — OEM 26320-27200 |
| Air filter Mahle | LX 3169 |
| Diesel fuel filter Mann | WK 9012 |
| Cabin filter | LA 457 (Mahle) |
11. Recommended Oil
| 1.4 Gamma | 5W-30 API SN — Total Quartz Ineo First |
| 1.4 CRDi | 5W-30 ACEA C3 — Total Ineo MC3 |
12. Common Failures
| EGR valve (Diesel) | After 80,000 km — cleaning 6,500 DA |
| Ignition coils | After 100,000 km — 2,700 DA/piece |
| Water pump | After 120,000 km — 4,500 DA |
| Front shock absorbers | After 80,000 km — KYB is best |
13. Algerian Market
| Import | Imported 2011-2017 — very popular |
| Average price | 1.1 – 1.7 million DA |
| Popular version | 1.4 GL manual |
| Parts availability | Excellent |
🔧 Timing Belt Diagram
Kit: Chain (Gamma Petrol) – Gates K025603XS (CRDi)
🔧 Serpentine Belt Diagram
Reference: Gates 5PK1120
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