Kia Rio UB or Kia Rio YB?

2011–2017 vs 2017–2023 · Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Sedan vs Hatchback 5-door/Sedan

In short

Length: Rio UB 4,370 mm, Rio YB 4,400 mm — a 3 cm difference.
Boot: Rio UB 500 l, Rio YB 480 l.
Lowest consumption: Rio UB 3.2 l/100 km, Rio YB 3.8 l/100 km.
Power: Rio UB 55–90 kW, Rio YB 57–90 kW.
Standard equipment: Rio UB 26 items (LX), Rio YB 27 items (LX).
On Autodrom: Rio UB from €7,800 (1 listing); no Rio YB is listed right now.

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

Kia Rio YB2017–2023 · 13 engines · LX, EX, GT-Line, Edition 7Specifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Kia Rio UB2011–20171 listing · from €7,800	Kia Rio YB2017–2023no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,045 mm–4,370 mm	Length4,065 mm–4,400 mm
Width	Width1,700 mm–1,720 mm	Width1,725 mm–1,740 mm
Height	Height1,455 mm–1,470 mm	Height1,450 mm–1,470 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,570 mm	Wheelbase2,580 mm–2,600 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance140 mm–160 mm	Ground clearance140 mm–160 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume288 l–500 l	Trunk volume325 l–480 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,060 kg–1,185 kg	Curb weight1,085 kg–1,198 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank43 l	Fuel tank45 l–50 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2011–2017	Production years2017–2023
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Sedan	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Sedan
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines13
Power	Power55–90 kW (75–122 hp)	Power57–90 kW (77–122 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.1–1.6	Displacement (l)1.0–1.6
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption3.2 l/100 km · 1.1 CRDi	Lowest consumption3.8 l/100 km · 1.4 CRDi 77
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h10.3 s · 1.6	Best 0–100 km/h9.8 s · 1.0 T-GDI 120
Top speed	Top speed190 km/h	Top speed192 km/h
Trim levelsLX · LX
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim26 · LX	Items in the base trim27 · LX
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim33 · GT-Line	Items in the top trim34 · GT-Line
Equipment · Comfort5 · 6
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 · Interior2 · 2
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Bluetooth	Bluetooth—	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input—
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 2
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety9 · 10
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✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking—	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
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✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings1	Listings0
Price from	Price from€7,800	Price fromnot specified

Frequently asked questions

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

Length: Kia Rio YB 4,400 mm, Kia Rio UB 4,370 mm (a 30 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,600 vs 2,570 mm. Boot: 480 vs 500 l.

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

The most frugal Kia Rio UB uses 3.2 l/100 km (1.1 CRDi); the most frugal Kia Rio YB 3.8 l/100 km (1.4 CRDi 77).

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

The strongest Kia Rio UB makes 90 kW (122 hp) (1.6); the strongest Kia Rio YB 90 kW (122 hp) (1.6).

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