Kia Rio UB or Renault Clio IV?

2011–2017 vs 2012–2019 · Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Sedan vs Hatchback 5-door/Wagon

In short

Length: Rio UB 4,370 mm, Clio IV 4,262 mm — a 11 cm difference.
Boot: Rio UB 500 l, Clio IV 443 l.
Lowest consumption: Rio UB 3.2 l/100 km, Clio IV 3.4 l/100 km.
Power: Rio UB 55–90 kW, Clio IV 54–147 kW.
Standard equipment: Rio UB 26 items (LX), Clio IV 26 items (Life).
On Autodrom: Rio UB from €7,800 (1 listing); no Clio IV is listed right now.

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

Renault Clio IV2012–2019 · 10 engines · Life, Zen, Intens, ExpressionSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Kia Rio UB2011–20171 listing · from €7,800	Renault Clio IV2012–2019no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,045 mm–4,370 mm	Length4,062 mm–4,262 mm
Width	Width1,700 mm–1,720 mm	Width1,731 mm–1,732 mm
Height	Height1,455 mm–1,470 mm	Height1,435 mm–1,448 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,570 mm	Wheelbase2,589 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance140 mm–160 mm	Ground clearance110 mm–120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume288 l–500 l	Trunk volume300 l–443 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,060 kg–1,185 kg	Curb weight1,055 kg–1,204 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank43 l	Fuel tank45 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2011–2017	Production years2012–2019
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Sedan	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines10
Power	Power55–90 kW (75–122 hp)	Power54–147 kW (73–200 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.1–1.6	Displacement (l)0.9–1.6
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 consumption3.4 l/100 km · 1.5 dCi 90 Grandtour
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h10.3 s · 1.6	Best 0–100 km/h6.7 s · 1.6 RS 200 EDC
Top speed	Top speed190 km/h	Top speed230 km/h
Trim levelsLX · Life
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim26 · LX	Items in the base trim26 · Life
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim33 · GT-Line	Items in the top trim38 · Intens
Equipment · Comfort5 · 6
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Cruise Control	Cruise Control—	Cruise Control✓
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 · Multimedia4 · 1
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 & lights2 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety9 · 12
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✓
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
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 · 1
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 Renault Clio IV?

Length: Kia Rio UB 4,370 mm, Renault Clio IV 4,262 mm (a 108 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,570 vs 2,589 mm. Boot: 500 vs 443 l.

Which uses less fuel — Kia Rio UB or Renault Clio IV?

The most frugal Kia Rio UB uses 3.2 l/100 km (1.1 CRDi); the most frugal Renault Clio IV 3.4 l/100 km (1.5 dCi 90 Grandtour).

Which is more powerful — Kia Rio UB or Renault Clio IV?

The strongest Kia Rio UB makes 90 kW (122 hp) (1.6); the strongest Renault Clio IV 147 kW (200 hp) (1.6 RS 200 EDC).

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