HELP - which is a better choice... Kia Rio Sedan 1.4L EX AT or Hyundai Accent GL 1.4L

**GTi** · May 29th, 2013 12:53 AM

I wonder, is the rather poor performance of the 1.4L Gamma related to the transmission? How does the 1.4L 6 speed manual variant perform?

Between the two, I'd get the Rio. Both are roomy for a subcompact and have big trunks. But the Rio has the better suspension, and much more appealing looks (for me, at least). But then go for the manual if possible.

**basti08** · May 29th, 2013 07:41 AM

Originally Posted by GTi

I wonder, is the rather poor performance of the 1.4L Gamma related to the transmission? How does the 1.4L 6 speed manual variant perform?

Between the two, I'd get the Rio. Both are roomy for a subcompact and have big trunks. But the Rio has the better suspension, and much more appealing looks (for me, at least). But then go for the manual if possible.

The 1.4L Gamma in the Accent is mated to a 5 speed MT. I doubt if it is because of the tranny.

**basti08** · June 1st, 2013 01:30 PM

Available soon in the Accent 1.4 is the new Kappa D-CVVT engine. Stands for Dual-Continuous Variable Valve Timing. Whatever technology it is. I hope it will finally and efficiently work in the Accent.

**AnOnymousNewbie** · July 1st, 2013 08:59 AM

No word yet when kia will upgrade the 1.4 to kappa?

**Syuryuken** · July 1st, 2013 01:19 PM

Originally Posted by niky

The Kappa is a fantastic motor. Punchy and revvy as hell. I actually prefer the Kappa 1.2 Rio to the 1.4 Rio.

At COTY-P, the Rio 1.2 5MT was almost two seconds faster than the Rio 1.4 4AT. And it's less than a second slower than the Accent 1.6 4AT. Yeah. Freaking good motor.

A 1.4 liter variant of the Kappa with similar power upgrade might make less peak power than the current 1.4, but it'll probably out-torque it and out-perform it in every other way, including fuel economy. Heck... if they tune it right, it might still make exactly as much power, while still being torquier and more fuel efficient.

6 speed MT na rin sarap ihataw nun

**HCLXI98_Alucard** · September 16th, 2013 02:18 AM

Hi mga katsikot. Bago lang po ako dito. Meron na po ba ditong may 2013 Hyundai Accent 1.4 GL 6-speed MT? I'm planning to buy one pero gusto ko po sana makahingi ng feedback from owners kung kamusta po ung bagong kappa engine.

1. Ala na po ba "Engine Knock" issue?
2. Ok napo ba ung power di po ba hirap tulad nung mga issue lumabas sa 2011 version?
3. matipid ba sa gas? ilang km/liter po?

Thanks in advanced!