Kia Rio DC or Volkswagen Golf IV?

2000–2005 vs 1997–2003 · Sedan/Wagon vs Hatchback 5-door/Wagon

In short

Length: Rio DC 4,240 mm, Golf IV 4,397 mm — a 16 cm difference.
Boot: Rio DC 450 l, Golf IV 460 l.
Lowest consumption: Rio DC 6.9 l/100 km, Golf IV 5 l/100 km.
Power: Rio DC 60–79 kW, Golf IV 55–110 kW.
Standard equipment: Rio DC 18 items (LX), Golf IV 15 items (Basis).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Volkswagen Golf IV1997–2003 · 11 engines · Basis, Comfortline, Highline, TrendlineSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Kia Rio DC2000–2005no listings	Volkswagen Golf IV1997–2003no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,215 mm–4,240 mm	Length4,149 mm–4,397 mm
Width	Width1,670 mm–1,675 mm	Width1,735 mm
Height	Height1,440 mm–1,470 mm	Height1,439 mm–1,477 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,410 mm	Wheelbase2,511 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance155 mm–160 mm	Ground clearance115 mm–120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume260 l–450 l	Trunk volume330 l–460 l
Curb weight	Curb weight960 kg–1,110 kg	Curb weight1,064 kg–1,315 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank45 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2000–2005	Production years1997–2003
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines9	Number of engines11
Power	Power60–79 kW (82–107 hp)	Power55–110 kW (75–150 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.3–1.5	Displacement (l)1.4–2.3
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6.9 l/100 km · 1.3	Lowest consumption5 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 110
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h11.6 s · 1.5	Best 0–100 km/h8.5 s · 1.8 T
Top speed	Top speed175 km/h	Top speed216 km/h
Trim levelsLX · Basis
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim18 · LX	Items in the base trim15 · Basis
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim25 · EX	Items in the top trim29 · Highline
Equipment · Comfort4 · 4
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach 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 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 1
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—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Kia Rio DC or Volkswagen Golf IV?

Length: Volkswagen Golf IV 4,397 mm, Kia Rio DC 4,240 mm (a 157 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,511 vs 2,410 mm. Boot: 460 vs 450 l.

Which uses less fuel — Kia Rio DC or Volkswagen Golf IV?

The most frugal Kia Rio DC uses 6.9 l/100 km (1.3); the most frugal Volkswagen Golf IV 5 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 110).

Which is more powerful — Kia Rio DC or Volkswagen Golf IV?

The strongest Kia Rio DC makes 79 kW (107 hp) (1.5 16V 108); the strongest Volkswagen Golf IV 110 kW (150 hp) (1.8 T).

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