The Asian version of the Spectra model was equipped with a 1.5-liter 16-valve Kia S5D engine, which was manufactured in South Korea between 2000 and 2004. The original Rio also had an A5D. This motor was a cross between a Z5-DE block and a B5-DE head.
A3E, A5D, BFD, S5D, A6D, S6D, T8D, FED, and FEE are engines made by Kia.
Specifications
| Production years | 2000-2004 |
| Displacement, cc | 1493 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 95 – 108 |
| Torque output, Nm | 132 – 136 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 75.5 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 83.4 |
| Compression ratio | 9.3 |
| Features | DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 3.4 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 3 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Kia Spectra 2001) — city — highway — combined |
8.4 5.7 6.3 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~240 000 |
| Weight, kg | 131.6 |
The engine was installed on:
- Kia Spectra 1 (SD) in 2000 – 2004.
Disadvantages of the Kia S5D engine
This motor is dependable, and a lot of issues are related to component quality;
Keep an eye on the timing belt’s condition; it runs a little and the valves bend when it breaks;
Oil savings frequently result in the oil pump’s reducing valve wedge;
Butter frequently develops after 200,000 kilometers as a result of ring and cap wear;
A short-lived ignition coil and its wiring are among the engine’s weak points.