From 2002 to 2011, a Korean factory assembled the 1.6-liter gasoline engine Kia S6D, which was fitted to the Spectra, Shuma, and Carens models. Rio and Sephia models were fitted with a similar A6D. This power unit’s design is a replica of the well-known Mazda B6-DE engine.
A3E, A5D, BFD, S5D, A6D, S6D, T8D, FED, and FEE are engines made by Kia.
Specifications
| Production years | 2002-2011 |
| Displacement, cc | 1594 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 101 – 105 |
| Torque output, Nm | 141 – 145 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 78 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 83.4 |
| Compression ratio | 9.5 |
| 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 2005) — city — highway — combined |
10.2 5.9 7.1 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~250 000 |
| Weight, kg | 140.7 |
The engine was installed on:
- Kia Carens 2 (FJ) in 2002 – 2006;
- Kia Shuma 2 (SD) in 2001 – 2004;
- Kia Spectra 1 (SD) in 2004 – 2011.
Disadvantages of the Kia S6D engine
The unit is dependable by design, but the quality of its parts frequently lets it down;
The valves bend when the timing belt breaks, which can happen even after 50,000 kilometers;
Cheap grease frequently causes hydraulic lifters to knock and the oil pump valve to wedge;
An oil burn typically starts after 200,000 kilometers as a result of ring or cap wear; the ignition system causes a lot of problems; candles, coils, and wiring don’t last very long.