Kia Rio JB or Kia Rio UB?

2005–2011 vs 2011–2017 · Hatchback 5-door/Sedan vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Sedan

In short

Length: Rio JB 4,240 mm, Rio UB 4,370 mm — a 13 cm difference.
Boot: Rio JB 390 l, Rio UB 500 l.
Lowest consumption: Rio JB 4.9 l/100 km, Rio UB 3.2 l/100 km.
Power: Rio JB 55–82 kW, Rio UB 55–90 kW.
Standard equipment: Rio JB 23 items (LX), Rio UB 26 items (LX).
On Autodrom: Rio UB from €7,800 (1 listing); no Rio JB is listed right now.

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

Kia Rio UB2011–2017 · 12 engines · LX, EX, GT-Line, AttractSpecifications →1 listing from €7,800 →

Only differences

better value

	Kia Rio JB2005–2011no listings	Kia Rio UB2011–20171 listing · from €7,800
Dimensions
Length	Length3,990 mm–4,240 mm	Length4,045 mm–4,370 mm
Width	Width1,695 mm	Width1,700 mm–1,720 mm
Height	Height1,470 mm	Height1,455 mm–1,470 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,500 mm	Wheelbase2,570 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance150 mm–160 mm	Ground clearance140 mm–160 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume270 l–390 l	Trunk volume288 l–500 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,110 kg–1,235 kg	Curb weight1,060 kg–1,185 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank45 l	Fuel tank43 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2005–2011	Production years2011–2017
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Sedan	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Sedan
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines12
Power	Power55–82 kW (75–111 hp)	Power55–90 kW (75–122 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.4–1.6	Displacement (l)1.1–1.6
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · 1.5 CRDi 110	Lowest consumption3.2 l/100 km · 1.1 CRDi
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h10.2 s · 1.6 16V	Best 0–100 km/h10.3 s · 1.6
Top speed	Top speed185 km/h	Top speed190 km/h
Trim levelsLX · LX
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim23 · LX	Items in the base trim26 · LX
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim29 · EX	Items in the top trim33 · GT-Line
Equipment · Comfort5 · 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 · 2
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 · Multimedia3 · 4
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 2
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety6 · 9
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✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags—	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist—	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
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✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€7,800

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Kia Rio JB or Kia Rio UB?

Length: Kia Rio UB 4,370 mm, Kia Rio JB 4,240 mm (a 130 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,570 vs 2,500 mm. Boot: 500 vs 390 l.

Which uses less fuel — Kia Rio JB or Kia Rio UB?

The most frugal Kia Rio JB uses 4.9 l/100 km (1.5 CRDi 110); the most frugal Kia Rio UB 3.2 l/100 km (1.1 CRDi).

Which is more powerful — Kia Rio JB or Kia Rio UB?

The strongest Kia Rio JB makes 82 kW (111 hp) (1.6 16V); the strongest Kia Rio UB 90 kW (122 hp) (1.6).

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