Hyundai Accent MC or Kia Rio JB?

2005–2010 vs 2005–2011 · Sedan/Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Sedan

In short

Length: Accent MC 4,280 mm, Rio JB 4,240 mm — a 4 cm difference.
Lowest consumption: Accent MC 4.6 l/100 km, Rio JB 4.9 l/100 km.
Power: Accent MC 71–82 kW, Rio JB 55–82 kW.
Standard equipment: Accent MC 18 items (Classic), Rio JB 23 items (LX).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Hyundai Accent MC2005–2010 · 10 engines · Classic, Comfort, Style, GLSpecifications →Listings →

Kia Rio JB2005–2011 · 10 engines · LX, EX, Attract, VisionSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Hyundai Accent MC2005–2010no listings	Kia Rio JB2005–2011no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,045 mm–4,280 mm	Length3,990 mm–4,240 mm
Width	Width1,695 mm	Width1,695 mm
Height	Height1,470 mm	Height1,470 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,500 mm	Wheelbase2,500 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance150 mm	Ground clearance150 mm–160 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume270 l–390 l	Trunk volume270 l–390 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,030 kg–1,180 kg	Curb weight1,110 kg–1,235 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank45 l	Fuel tank45 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2005–2010	Production years2005–2011
Body type	Body typeSedan, Hatchback 3-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Sedan
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines10
Power	Power71–82 kW (97–111 hp)	Power55–82 kW (75–111 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.4–1.6	Displacement (l)1.4–1.6
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.6 l/100 km · 1.5 CRDi 110	Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · 1.5 CRDi 110
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h10.2 s · 1.6	Best 0–100 km/h10.2 s · 1.6 16V
Top speed	Top speed190 km/h	Top speed185 km/h
Trim levelsClassic · LX
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim18 · Classic	Items in the base trim23 · LX
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim29 · Style	Items in the top trim29 · EX
Equipment · Comfort3 · 5
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
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 · Interior3 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Equipment · Safety6 · 6
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags—	Front Side Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)—
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✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Hyundai Accent MC or Kia Rio JB?

Length: Hyundai Accent MC 4,280 mm, Kia Rio JB 4,240 mm (a 40 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,500 vs 2,500 mm. Boot: 390 vs 390 l.

Which uses less fuel — Hyundai Accent MC or Kia Rio JB?

The most frugal Hyundai Accent MC uses 4.6 l/100 km (1.5 CRDi 110); the most frugal Kia Rio JB 4.9 l/100 km (1.5 CRDi 110).

Which is more powerful — Hyundai Accent MC or Kia Rio JB?

The strongest Hyundai Accent MC makes 82 kW (111 hp) (1.6); the strongest Kia Rio JB 82 kW (111 hp) (1.6 16V).

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