Kia Rio JB or Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)?

2005–2011 vs 1998–2010 · Hatchback 5-door/Sedan vs Hatchback 3-door/Convertible

In short

Length: Rio JB 4,240 mm, Beetle New Beetle (9C) 4,081 mm — a 16 cm difference.
Boot: Rio JB 390 l, Beetle New Beetle (9C) 209 l.
Lowest consumption: Rio JB 4.9 l/100 km, Beetle New Beetle (9C) 4.9 l/100 km.
Power: Rio JB 55–82 kW, Beetle New Beetle (9C) 55–110 kW.
Standard equipment: Rio JB 23 items (LX), Beetle New Beetle (9C) 20 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)1998–2010 · 12 engines · Base, Highline, United, ComfortlineSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Kia Rio JB2005–2011no listings	Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)1998–2010no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,990 mm–4,240 mm	Length4,081 mm
Width	Width1,695 mm	Width1,724 mm
Height	Height1,470 mm	Height1,498 mm–1,502 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,500 mm	Wheelbase2,508 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance150 mm–160 mm	Ground clearance110 mm–125 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume270 l–390 l	Trunk volume201 l–209 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,110 kg–1,235 kg	Curb weight1,195 kg–1,420 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank45 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2005–2011	Production years1998–2010
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Sedan	Body typeHatchback 3-door, Convertible
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines12
Power	Power55–82 kW (75–111 hp)	Power55–110 kW (75–150 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.4–1.6	Displacement (l)1.4–2.5
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 consumption4.9 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 90
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h10.2 s · 1.6 16V	Best 0–100 km/h8.9 s · 1.8 T
Top speed	Top speed185 km/h	Top speed207 km/h
Trim levelsLX · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim23 · LX	Items in the base trim20 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim29 · EX	Items in the top trim28 · United
Equipment · Comfort5 · 5
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
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 · 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 · Multimedia3 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input—
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 0
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Equipment · Safety6 · 5
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✓
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 · 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 — Kia Rio JB or Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)?

Length: Kia Rio JB 4,240 mm, Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C) 4,081 mm (a 159 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,500 vs 2,508 mm. Boot: 390 vs 209 l.

Which uses less fuel — Kia Rio JB or Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)?

The most frugal Kia Rio JB uses 4.9 l/100 km (1.5 CRDi 110); the most frugal Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C) 4.9 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 90).

Which is more powerful — Kia Rio JB or Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)?

The strongest Kia Rio JB makes 82 kW (111 hp) (1.6 16V); the strongest Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C) 110 kW (150 hp) (1.8 T).

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