2021 Kia Rio Hatchback 1.4L MPI vs 2025 Suzuki Baleno GL M/T
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 Suzuki Baleno, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceKia Rio Hatchback: AED 52,990Suzuki Baleno: AED 51,900Suzuki Baleno is AED 1,090 cheaper (2%).
- PowerKia Rio Hatchback: 100 hpSuzuki Baleno: 103 hpSuzuki Baleno makes 3 hp more.
- TorqueKia Rio Hatchback: 133 NmSuzuki Baleno: 138 NmSuzuki Baleno makes 5 Nm more.
- Fuel economyKia Rio Hatchback: 8 km/LSuzuki Baleno: 18.5 km/LSuzuki Baleno goes 10.5 km further per litre.
- LengthKia Rio Hatchback: 4065 mmSuzuki Baleno: 3900 mmKia Rio Hatchback is 165 mm longer.
- SeatingKia Rio Hatchback: 5 SeaterSuzuki Baleno: 5 SeaterBoth seat the same number.
- Boot spaceKia Rio Hatchback: 492 LSuzuki Baleno: 314 LKia Rio Hatchback carries 178 L more.
Which is better in the UAE: Kia Rio Hatchback or Suzuki Baleno?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: Suzuki Baleno is AED 1,090 cheaper (2%). Suzuki Baleno makes 3 hp more. Suzuki Baleno goes 10.5 km further per litre. Both seat the same number. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.
Kia
Rio Hatchback 1.4L MPI
AED 52,990*
Suzuki
Baleno GL M/T
AED 51,900*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
4
1400
100
133
Petrol
4.0
1500
103
138
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
4
4.0
Displacement (cc)
1400
1500
Power (hp)
100
103
Peak Torque (Nm)
133
138
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
-
Front Wheel Drive
Manual
5-speed
Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
No. of Gears
-
5-speed
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
45
8
37.0
18.5
Fuel Tank Size (L)
45
37.0
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
8
18.5
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
6
180
11.2
175
0 to 100 (s)
6
11.2
Top Speed (km/h)
180
175
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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)
-
-
4065
1725
1460
2580
-
-
-
492
-
5
3900
1745
1500
2520
955
185/65 R15
185/65 R15
314.0
Body Type
-
-
No. Of Doors
-
5
Length (mm)
4065
3900
Width (mm)
1725
1745
Height (mm)
1460
1500
Wheelbase (mm)
2580
2520
Weight (kg)
-
955
Front Tyres
-
185/65 R15
Rear Tyres
-
185/65 R15
Cargo Space (L)
492
314.0
Interior
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
5 Seater
5 Seater
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
5 Seater
5 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
Drum
Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Drum
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