Kia Rio UB or Kia Soul II (PS)?

2011–2017 vs 2013–2019 · Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Sedan vs Hatchback 5-door

In short

Length: Rio UB 4,370 mm, Soul II (PS) 4,140 mm — a 23 cm difference.
Boot: Rio UB 500 l, Soul II (PS) 354 l.
Lowest consumption: Rio UB 3.2 l/100 km, Soul II (PS) 4.7 l/100 km.
Power: Rio UB 55–90 kW, Soul II (PS) 81–150 kW.
Standard equipment: Rio UB 26 items (LX), Soul II (PS) 33 items (LX).
On Autodrom: Rio UB from €7,800 (1 listing); no Soul II (PS) is listed right now.

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

Kia Soul II (PS)2013–2019 · 11 engines · LX, EX, GT-Line, ClassicSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Kia Rio UB2011–20171 listing · from €7,800	Kia Soul II (PS)2013–2019no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,045 mm–4,370 mm	Length4,140 mm
Width	Width1,700 mm–1,720 mm	Width1,800 mm
Height	Height1,455 mm–1,470 mm	Height1,600 mm–1,618 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,570 mm	Wheelbase2,570 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance140 mm–160 mm	Ground clearance150 mm–160 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume288 l–500 l	Trunk volume281 l–354 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,060 kg–1,185 kg	Curb weight1,250 kg–1,565 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank43 l	Fuel tank54 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2011–2017	Production years2013–2019
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Sedan	Body typeHatchback 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines11
Power	Power55–90 kW (75–122 hp)	Power81–150 kW (110–204 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.1–1.6	Displacement (l)1.6–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Electric
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption3.2 l/100 km · 1.1 CRDi	Lowest consumption4.7 l/100 km · 1.6 CRDi 128
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h10.3 s · 1.6	Best 0–100 km/h7.8 s · 1.6 T-GDI 204 DCT
Top speed	Top speed190 km/h	Top speed200 km/h
Trim levelsLX · LX
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim26 · LX	Items in the base trim33 · LX
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim33 · GT-Line	Items in the top trim40 · GT-Line
Equipment · Comfort5 · 8
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✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows—	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior2 · 4
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 5
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 · 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 · Exterior2 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels—
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
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 Soul II (PS)?

Length: Kia Rio UB 4,370 mm, Kia Soul II (PS) 4,140 mm (a 230 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,570 vs 2,570 mm. Boot: 500 vs 354 l.

Which uses less fuel — Kia Rio UB or Kia Soul II (PS)?

The most frugal Kia Rio UB uses 3.2 l/100 km (1.1 CRDi); the most frugal Kia Soul II (PS) 4.7 l/100 km (1.6 CRDi 128).

Which is more powerful — Kia Rio UB or Kia Soul II (PS)?

The strongest Kia Rio UB makes 90 kW (122 hp) (1.6); the strongest Kia Soul II (PS) 150 kW (204 hp) (1.6 T-GDI 204 DCT).

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