Hyundai Accent LC or Kia Rio DC?

1999–2005 vs 2000–2005 · Hatchback 5-door/Sedan vs Sedan/Wagon

In short

Length: Accent LC 4,260 mm, Rio DC 4,240 mm — a 2 cm difference.
Boot: Accent LC 375 l, Rio DC 450 l.
Lowest consumption: Accent LC 4.9 l/100 km, Rio DC 6.9 l/100 km.
Power: Accent LC 60–77 kW, Rio DC 60–79 kW.
Standard equipment: Accent LC 14 items (GL), Rio DC 18 items (LX).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Hyundai Accent LC1999–2005 · 10 engines · GL, GLS, MT0, MT1Specifications →Listings →

Kia Rio DC2000–2005 · 9 engines · LX, EXSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Hyundai Accent LC1999–2005no listings	Kia Rio DC2000–2005no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,200 mm–4,260 mm	Length4,215 mm–4,240 mm
Width	Width1,670 mm	Width1,670 mm–1,675 mm
Height	Height1,395 mm	Height1,440 mm–1,470 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,440 mm	Wheelbase2,410 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance150 mm–160 mm	Ground clearance155 mm–160 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume310 l–375 l	Trunk volume260 l–450 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,000 kg–1,110 kg	Curb weight960 kg–1,110 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank45 l	Fuel tank45 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1999–2005	Production years2000–2005
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Sedan	Body typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines9
Power	Power60–77 kW (82–105 hp)	Power60–79 kW (82–107 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.3–1.6	Displacement (l)1.3–1.5
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · 1.5 CRDi	Lowest consumption6.9 l/100 km · 1.3
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h10.7 s · 1.6 16V	Best 0–100 km/h11.6 s · 1.5
Top speed	Top speed185 km/h	Top speed175 km/h
Trim levelsGL · LX
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim14 · GL	Items in the base trim18 · LX
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim22 · MT3	Items in the top trim25 · EX
Equipment · Comfort3 · 4
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors—	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior2 · 2
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Equipment · Safety3 · 4
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
ABS	ABS—	ABS✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels—	R15 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel—	Full-size spare wheel✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Hyundai Accent LC or Kia Rio DC?

Length: Hyundai Accent LC 4,260 mm, Kia Rio DC 4,240 mm (a 20 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,440 vs 2,410 mm. Boot: 375 vs 450 l.

Which uses less fuel — Hyundai Accent LC or Kia Rio DC?

The most frugal Hyundai Accent LC uses 4.9 l/100 km (1.5 CRDi); the most frugal Kia Rio DC 6.9 l/100 km (1.3).

Which is more powerful — Hyundai Accent LC or Kia Rio DC?

The strongest Hyundai Accent LC makes 77 kW (105 hp) (1.6 16V); the strongest Kia Rio DC 79 kW (107 hp) (1.5 16V 108).

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