This 1.5 MT (88 hp) engine was fitted in the 1 generation [Restyling] Hatchback, which was produced by Kia from 1997 to 2000. In addition to this engine, 3 other engines were also available for this body — their technical data and fuel economy are accessible by clicking the body name at the top of the page.
| City fuel consumption per 100 km | 8litre |
|---|---|
| Highway fuel consumption per 100 km | 5.6litre |
| Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km | 7.4litre |
| Fuel tank capacity | 38litre |
| Cruising range | from 480 to 680km |
| Fuel | 92 RON |
| Top speed | 180km/h |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 11.2second |
| Displacement | 1498cm3 |
|---|---|
| Engine power | 88bhp |
| RPM at max power | to 5 000RPM |
| Maximum torque | 135Nm |
| RPM at max torque | 4000RPM |
| Engine type | Gasoline |
| Cylinder layout | Inline |
| Injection type | Multi-point injection |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Bore | 78mm |
| Stroke | 78.4mm |
| Gearbox | Manual |
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| Number of gears | 5 |
| Drive wheels | Front-wheel drive |
| Seats | 5 |
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| Length | 3975mm |
| Width | 1665mm |
| Height | 1450mm |
| Wheelbase | 2390mm |
| Front track | 1420mm |
| Rear track | 1400mm |
| Ground clearance | 160mm |
| Kerb weight | 950kg |
| Body type | Hatchback |
| Front suspension | MacPherson Struts |
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| Rear suspension | Torsion beam |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| City | 9.6 litres / 100km |
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| Highway | 6.7 litres / 100km |
| Average | 8.9 litres / 100km |
Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.