Kia Rio DC or Suzuki Baleno (EG)?

2000–2005 vs 1995–2002 · Sedan/Wagon vs Hatchback 3-door/Sedan/Wagon

In short

Length: Rio DC 4,240 mm, Baleno (EG) 4,300 mm — a 6 cm difference.
Boot: Rio DC 450 l, Baleno (EG) 448 l.
Lowest consumption: Rio DC 6.9 l/100 km, Baleno (EG) 5.8 l/100 km.
Power: Rio DC 60–79 kW, Baleno (EG) 55–72 kW.
Standard equipment: Rio DC 18 items (LX), Baleno (EG) 15 items (GL).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Suzuki Baleno (EG)1995–2002 · 3 engines · GL, GLX, GSSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Kia Rio DC2000–2005no listings	Suzuki Baleno (EG)1995–2002no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,215 mm–4,240 mm	Length3,870 mm–4,300 mm
Width	Width1,670 mm–1,675 mm	Width1,690 mm
Height	Height1,440 mm–1,470 mm	Height1,390 mm–1,450 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,410 mm	Wheelbase2,480 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance155 mm–160 mm	Ground clearance150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume260 l–450 l	Trunk volume280 l–448 l
Curb weight	Curb weight960 kg–1,110 kg	Curb weight890 kg–1,105 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank45 l	Fuel tank51 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2000–2005	Production years1995–2002
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon	Body typeHatchback 3-door, Sedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines9	Number of engines3
Power	Power60–79 kW (82–107 hp)	Power55–72 kW (75–98 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.3–1.5	Displacement (l)1.3–1.9
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6.9 l/100 km · 1.3	Lowest consumption5.8 l/100 km · 1.9 TD
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h11.6 s · 1.5	Best 0–100 km/h10.5 s · 1.6 16V
Top speed	Top speed175 km/h	Top speed185 km/h
Trim levelsLX · GL
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim18 · LX	Items in the base trim15 · GL
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim25 · EX	Items in the top trim25 · GS
Equipment · Comfort4 · 2
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 · 4
Black Interior	Black Interior—	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
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 & lights1 · 0
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Equipment · Safety4 · 3
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 · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels—
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Kia Rio DC or Suzuki Baleno (EG)?

Length: Suzuki Baleno (EG) 4,300 mm, Kia Rio DC 4,240 mm (a 60 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,480 vs 2,410 mm. Boot: 448 vs 450 l.

Which uses less fuel — Kia Rio DC or Suzuki Baleno (EG)?

The most frugal Kia Rio DC uses 6.9 l/100 km (1.3); the most frugal Suzuki Baleno (EG) 5.8 l/100 km (1.9 TD).

Which is more powerful — Kia Rio DC or Suzuki Baleno (EG)?

The strongest Kia Rio DC makes 79 kW (107 hp) (1.5 16V 108); the strongest Suzuki Baleno (EG) 72 kW (98 hp) (1.6 16V).

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