BHP+40 hp (40%)
Standard
100 hp
Tuned
140 hp
Torque+58 Nm (34%)
Standard
172 Nm
Tuned
230 Nm
Suitability
Excellent (8/10)Gains Profile
BalancedHeadroom
HighKia Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100hp ECU Remapping
Considering an ECU remap for your Kia Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100hp? A Stage 1 remap can take this 2017 - 2019 petrol engine from 100 BHP to 140 BHP and from 172 Nm to 230 Nm of torque (turbocharged). This engine scores 8/10 for remap suitability. Get a free personalised quote from a trusted remap professional and find out exactly what your Kia Rio can achieve.
How this engine compares
- 1stof 12 Kia Rio engines by power gain
- 63%of the 9,842 engines we hold gain data for see a smaller power increase
- 40%of engines with torque data see a smaller torque increase
Comparisons are calculated from our own recorded Stage 1 figures.
Assessment
The Kia Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100hp is a 1.0L turbocharged petrol engine producing 100 BHP and 172 Nm from the factory. With a typical Stage 1 remap, output increases to approximately 140 BHP and 230 Nm — a gain of around 40 BHP (40%) and 58 Nm (34%).
This engine scores highly for remap suitability, with a balanced spread of gains across both power and torque — providing a noticeable improvement across the rev range. The tuning headroom is classified as high, based on the percentage gain available from the factory output.
Considerations: Turbo petrol: fuel quality and cooling can influence repeatable performance.. Large torque increase: drivetrain condition (clutch/gearbox) becomes more important at this level.
All figures shown are typical estimates based on aggregated Stage 1 data for this engine variant. Actual results depend on vehicle condition, mileage, and the chosen tuning method. We recommend discussing your specific vehicle with a qualified remap professional.
Considerations
!Turbo petrol: fuel quality and cooling can influence repeatable performance.
!Large torque increase: drivetrain condition (clutch/gearbox) becomes more important at this level.