2025 Kia Rio Hatchback K1.6 MPI vs 2021 Hyundai Veloster 1.6L T-GDI
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
Kia Rio Hatchback vs Hyundai Veloster, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceKia Rio Hatchback: AED 68,850Hyundai Veloster: AED 71,490Kia Rio Hatchback is AED 2,640 cheaper (4%).
- PowerKia Rio Hatchback: 121 hpHyundai Veloster: 204 hpHyundai Veloster makes 83 hp more.
- TorqueKia Rio Hatchback: 151 NmHyundai Veloster: 195 NmHyundai Veloster makes 44 Nm more.
- Fuel economyKia Rio Hatchback: 14.3 km/LHyundai Veloster: 12.8 km/LKia Rio Hatchback goes 1.5 km further per litre.
- LengthKia Rio Hatchback: 4065 mmHyundai Veloster: 4240 mmHyundai Veloster is 175 mm longer.
- SeatingKia Rio Hatchback: 5 SeaterHyundai Veloster: 4 SeaterKia Rio Hatchback seats 5 Seater; Hyundai Veloster seats 4 Seater.
- Boot spaceKia Rio Hatchback: 492 LHyundai Veloster: 320 LKia Rio Hatchback carries 172 L more.
Which is better in the UAE: Kia Rio Hatchback or Hyundai Veloster?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: Kia Rio Hatchback is AED 2,640 cheaper (4%). Hyundai Veloster makes 83 hp more. Kia Rio Hatchback goes 1.5 km further per litre. Kia Rio Hatchback seats 5 Seater; Hyundai Veloster seats 4 Seater. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.
Kia
Rio Hatchback K1.6 MPI
AED 68,850*
Hyundai
Veloster 1.6L T-GDI
AED 71,490*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
4.0
1600
121
151
Petrol
4
1600
204
195
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
4.0
4
Displacement (cc)
1600
1600
Power (hp)
121
204
Peak Torque (Nm)
151
195
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
6-speed
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
-
Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
No. of Gears
6-speed
-
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
45
14.3
50
12.8
Fuel Tank Size (L)
45
50
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
14.3
12.8
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
11
190
6.5
190
0 to 100 (s)
11
6.5
Top Speed (km/h)
190
190
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Motor Type
-
-
No. of Motors
-
-
Battery Capacity (kWh)
-
-
Charging Time
-
-
Battery Warranty
-
-
Range (km)
-
-
Dimension
Body Type
No. Of Doors
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Weight (kg)
Front Tyres
Rear Tyres
Cargo Space (L)
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5
4065
1725
1460
2580
-
-
-
492
-
-
4240
1800
1400
2650
-
-
-
320
Body Type
-
-
No. Of Doors
5
-
Length (mm)
4065
4240
Width (mm)
1725
1800
Height (mm)
1460
1400
Wheelbase (mm)
2580
2650
Weight (kg)
-
-
Front Tyres
-
-
Rear Tyres
-
-
Cargo Space (L)
492
320
Interior
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
5 Seater
4 Seater
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
5 Seater
4 Seater
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Safety
Front Brake
Rear Brake
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Disc
Disc
Disc
Disc
-
Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist