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Hyundai Solaris RB vs Kia Rio UB: specs side by side

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Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Hyundai Solaris RB

Hyundai · 2011–2017

Solaris RB

Power
90 kW122 PS
Kerb mass
-

Photo: Retired electrician / Wikimedia Commons, CC0
Kia Rio UB

Kia · 2011–2017

Rio UB

B PI 517

Power
90 kW122 PS
Kerb mass
1,151 kg

Version spec sheet

Photo: IFCAR / Wikimedia Commons, Public domain
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At a glance

Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.

  • City Too close to call Length: 4,370 mm vs 4,366 mm

In plain words

Hyundai Solaris RB is 4 mm longer than Kia Rio UB (4,370 mm vs 4,366 mm). Our catalog has no kerb mass for the Hyundai Solaris RB yet, so some checks above leave it out.

Size and weight

Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.

Solaris RB · Rio UB
0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m6 m1 m0 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ft6 ft7 ft8 ft9 ft10 ft11 ft12 ft13 ft14 ft15 ft16 ft17 ft18 ft19 ft20 ft21 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ftWheelbase 2,570 mmWheelbase 8 ft 5 inLength 4,370 mmLength 14 ft 4 in1,700 mm5 ft 7 inWheelbase 2,570 mmWheelbase 8 ft 5 inLength 4,366 mmLength 14 ft 4 in1,455 mm4 ft 9 in
Solaris RBRio UB
Length 4,370 mm172.0 in 4,366 mm171.9 in −4 mm −0.2 in −0.1%
Height 1,700 mm66.9 in 1,455 mm57.3 in −245 mm −9.6 in −14.4%
Wheelbase 2,570 mm101.2 in 2,570 mm101.2 in
Fits a standard garage? No dataYes

Difference vs Solaris RB (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors.

Size comparison to scale: Front and top views, inches →

Full specifications

Hyundai Solaris RBKia Rio UB
General
Version 1.6 · 90 kW (122 PS) 1.6 · 90 kW (122 PS)
Production years 2011–2017 2011–2017
Body Sedan, Hatchback Sedan
Country South Korea South Korea
Performance
Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. 90 kW (122 PS) 121 hp 90 kW (122 PS) 121 hp
Power, all versions 79–90 kW (107–122 PS) 106–121 hp 55–90 kW (75–122 PS) 74–121 hp
Power per tonne No data 78 kW/t 95 hp/ton calculated
Engine and transmission
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Engine 1,600 cc · 4 cyl 1.6 l 1,600 cc 1.6 l
Gearbox No data 6-speed manual
Drive No data Front-wheel drive
Dimensions and weight
Length 4,370 mm 172.0 in 4,366 mm 171.9 in
Width No data 1,720 mm 67.7 in
Height 1,700 mm 66.9 in 1,455 mm 57.3 in
Wheelbase 2,570 mm 101.2 in 2,570 mm 101.2 in
Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. No data 1,151 kg 2,538 lb
Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. No data 500 l 17.7 cu ft
Economy and running costs
Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. 5.0 l/100 km 47.0 mpg US No data
Fuel cost per year €1,310/year estimated No data
Safety
Euro NCAP No data ★★★★★ (2011)

Estimated at 15,000 km a year with fuel at €1.75/l petrol.

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