2022 Hyundai Veloster 1.6L T-GDI vs 2025 Kia Rio Hatchback K1.6 MPI
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
Hyundai Veloster vs Kia Rio Hatchback, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceHyundai Veloster: AED 71,490Kia Rio Hatchback: AED 68,850Kia Rio Hatchback is AED 2,640 cheaper (4%).
- PowerHyundai Veloster: 204 hpKia Rio Hatchback: 121 hpHyundai Veloster makes 83 hp more.
- TorqueHyundai Veloster: 195 NmKia Rio Hatchback: 151 NmHyundai Veloster makes 44 Nm more.
- Fuel economyHyundai Veloster: 12.8 km/LKia Rio Hatchback: 14.3 km/LKia Rio Hatchback goes 1.5 km further per litre.
- LengthHyundai Veloster: 4240 mmKia Rio Hatchback: 4065 mmHyundai Veloster is 175 mm longer.
- SeatingHyundai Veloster: 4 SeaterKia Rio Hatchback: 5 SeaterHyundai Veloster seats 4 Seater; Kia Rio Hatchback seats 5 Seater.
- Boot spaceHyundai Veloster: 320 LKia Rio Hatchback: 492 LKia Rio Hatchback carries 172 L more.
Which is better in the UAE: Hyundai Veloster or Kia Rio Hatchback?
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. Hyundai Veloster seats 4 Seater; Kia Rio Hatchback seats 5 Seater. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.
Hyundai
Veloster 1.6L T-GDI
AED 71,490*
Kia
Rio Hatchback K1.6 MPI
AED 68,850*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
4
1600
204
195
Petrol
4.0
1600
121
151
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
4
4.0
Displacement (cc)
1600
1600
Power (hp)
204
121
Peak Torque (Nm)
195
151
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
-
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
6-speed
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)
50
12.8
45
14.3
Fuel Tank Size (L)
50
45
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
12.8
14.3
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
6.5
190
11
190
0 to 100 (s)
6.5
11
Top Speed (km/h)
190
190
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)
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-
4240
1800
1400
2650
-
-
-
320
-
5
4065
1725
1460
2580
-
-
-
492
Body Type
-
-
No. Of Doors
-
5
Length (mm)
4240
4065
Width (mm)
1800
1725
Height (mm)
1400
1460
Wheelbase (mm)
2650
2580
Weight (kg)
-
-
Front Tyres
-
-
Rear Tyres
-
-
Cargo Space (L)
320
492
Interior
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
4 Seater
5 Seater
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
4 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
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