I wonder if there is in nature Kia owner Rio of the current generation, which would not have doubted before buying: maybe Solaris? Well, the same cars, what is there to choose - buy the one that is more beautiful. Or ... the one that is cheaper. Or maybe they are not the same at all? Disputes on forums, in garages and office smoking rooms are endless, and the truth has not been found. "Auto Mail.Ru" decided to figure out what is still better - Hyundai Solaris Or Kia Rio?
And what does His Majesty the market think about this? From January to October of this year, 95,495 Solaris and 75,833 Rios were sold, and last year the alignment of forces was similar - except that the Kia model now began to sell a little better than before. Taking another car for a test, you always start to notice the same cars around. But in order to constantly see around Solaris and Rio, you don’t need to be a driver at all. Just look around - they are everywhere!
It seems that the entire stream consists of “riosolaris” diluted with other cars, and you can’t confuse the parking lot of a hypermarket with the parking lot of a Kia / Hyundai dealer just because there are numbers on the cars. It's perfect vehicle for a private detective. And a great choice to go unnoticed to your mistress. Yes, and the super-profits of the thieving manager Rio or Solaris can easily disguise - the image of an affordable credit machine is firmly entrenched in this couple. And not in vain. Such a frantic demand is not born from scratch, because even within the framework of healthy competition, no one, except for the super affordable Togliatti Grants, managed to get ahead of the ubiquitous Koreans! Success is evident, but who is still better of these two?
Design? As always, a matter of taste. In our opinion, Solaris looks a little more bold and dynamic, while Rio looks more solid and solid. One thing is certain: both of these cars look good for the money and even in a sense give the owners the opportunity to feel higher in terms of social status. Solid, with design, a foreign car! Buying a cheap car, you are not doomed to drive something faceless or, even worse, ugly. The creators of Solaris and Rio did not save on design, and it turned out to be approximately equally successful, although different in spirit: Hyundai demonstrates Asian origin, but Rio gravitates toward a European look.
The interior of the Kia is more pleasant at the level of sensations, and this leads to the placebo effect: the leather on the steering wheel is somehow more tenacious, the seating position is more comfortable, and the climate works more delicately. Oh well. But at the same time, even this effect, which has no actual confirmation, is worth something - as a result, the owner simply likes his car more.
The same motifs await buyers inside: the front panel in Solaris has more edges, mates, colors and is illuminated with a rather “vigorous” blue light, while in Rio the interior is more concise, monotonous and strict, and the backlight here is less eye-catching, red. The overall architecture of the cabin is the same, so the seats, seating, and space available to passengers do not differ. Then what determines the preferences of the buyer? Feelings again. Like it or not, Rio is perceived as a more expensive, solid car. And it's not even that its panel in the top version is sheathed with artificial leather - just a combination of silver plastic and blue backlighting in Solaris, coupled with other little things (door handles, power window and mirror keys), in our subjective opinion, were a little worse than combinations of forms and invoices in Rio.
The height-only handlebars on both cars are very similar, except for the details. So, in Rio, the “steering wheel” has tides above the grip zone on the rim, it has less budget silvery plastic and the phone control keys are more conveniently located. Another nice little thing is the lap of honor, which the arrows do pathetically when starting the engine. Solaris does not have such a detail, but the armrest moves back and forth here, not like Rio. and LED daytime lights here too - dealers can only offer to install a “non-original” on Rio. A similar picture is with the rear view camera with image output to the area of the salon rear-view mirror - exclusive to Hyundai.
Auto-lock doors are available in both Kia and Hyundai, but getting out of the car is more convenient in the case of Kia - just pull the door handle. In Hyundai, you first need to unlock the locks with a button or a “tongue” on the door, but here there is a triple blinking turn signal when the lever is half pressed. In Kia, this function is at least declared, but for some reason it turned out to be unavailable on the test machine.
But in Rio you can get an audio system with a color display (always glaring) and navigation - the device costs as much as 38,500 rubles! But I wouldn't take it for free either: if you live in a small town, then during the boot time of the system you will have time to get from home to work, and only then the first track will play. By the way, it is always the same if you use the factory usb connector at the bottom of the center console. Only later I found out empirically that in order for the device to read all the “flash drives” and remember the track, you need to use an additional tail connector in the glove compartment. By the way, “music” plays both in Rio and Solaris quite pleasantly - this couple serves as a good example of the fact that now even in budget cars you can get a normal standard audio system.
Both cars are generally well assembled and there are no significant differences in the sound of slamming doors or body gaps. Unless the headlights are noticeably sweating there and there. Moreover, in Rio, from the first kilometers (on the odometer of the test car it was 300 km), a cricket lives in the area of \u200b\u200bthe rear shelf - this is a typical disease of the model.
On the go, the Rio and Solaris aren't just close - they're the same. At first it seemed to me that Rio was a little better in everything, but this can be explained by the fact that Hyundai's mileage at the time of testing was about 10 thousand kilometers, and Rio was completely new (due to operating conditions, the mileage of press park machines can be feel free to multiply by two, so the Solaris chassis could be a little “tired”). In addition, having handed over both cars to colleagues, I heard the expected answer: on the go, the difference fits into the error of sensations.
The declared mass and dynamics figures for the two models are completely identical: 1140-1218 kg, 11.2 seconds and 180 km/h. The power of 123 “horses” is quite enough for confident city driving and weighted overtaking on the highway, but the thoughtfulness of 4-speed “automatic machines” in response to a sharp pressing of the gas pedal interferes with fast traffic in heavy traffic.
In general, the result is the same and very good: soft, energy-intensive, with sufficient dynamics and reasonable fuel consumption. Rio and Solaris, as they say, drive exactly on their money: the vast majority of drivers will cope with their abilities and their capabilities will be enough for the vast majority. These are honest cars with transparent handling, normal sound insulation and an acceptable level of comfort. But you shouldn’t expect too much from them either: when you try to drive quickly, noticeable body rolls appear, there is a lack of gears in the machine, and the engine starts buzzing from the engine compartment too annoyingly.
The famous problems with the Solaris rear suspension were not identified during the test. This car is from a fresh batch, so it has a modified chassis that includes stiffer springs and dampers front and rear. Stability on the road for such a car is quite acceptable, and the increased rigidity does not turn into discomfort. The same can be said about the Rio chassis, and small positive differences in sensations can be attributed to the minimum mileage of an almost new car.
Declared volume trunk Kia Rio - 500 liters, while Hyundai Solaris has a cargo compartment 30 liters less. It is visually difficult to understand where this difference is and whether it exists at all, but Rio’s opening is definitely wider, about ten centimeters. Under the floor and there, and there - a full-size spare wheel
This logic can be traced further - replacing the aggregate combination of mechanics with a 1.4 engine with an automatic and 1.6 increases the price of Solaris to only 538,900 rubles, and Rio immediately takes off to 599,900! Apparently, Kia decided that if you fork out for a powerful engine and automatic transmission, then you want comfort in the rest - and they offer, at a minimum, the Luxe package. In Hyundai, you can also assemble something similar, but by adding option packages. This means that if you need maximum flexibility, then Solaris is more suitable for you.
Hyundai Solaris is more affordable in terms of price entrance ticket into this segment, it is more flexibly configured for the buyer and boasts a couple of inaccessible Rio options. But Kia, in our opinion, looks more solid and comfortable inside, and also has a slightly more thoughtful interior ergonomics. These properties of Rio seem insignificant, but in fact they give the impression of a more solid and expensive car. The conclusion is simple: the cars are the same. And the choice of buyers, in addition to the peculiarities of prices and configurations, is influenced by nuances and trifles: they like the design, the neighbor has the same, love for a particular brand, a car dealership next to the house. What would you choose KiaSolaris orHyundaiRio? Okay, just kidding, vote lower.
There are a wide variety of vehicles on the market today. budget segment. We will pay attention to two representatives of the Korean auto industry, who recently experienced a global update.
The 2019 Hyundai Solaris is well known and respected by Russian motorists for affordable price and nice practical properties. He has a brother in the concern - kia rio 2019. We will try to find out the main differences, ask the opinions of experts and compare driving performance coupled with complete sets of Solaris.
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At first glance, the interior equipment of Rio differs from Solaris only in color. Then the eye notices the differences - a reconfigured center console, a different design of the front panel and the shape of the air vents. Ergonomics in the Korean pair is common. Recognizable devices, the same buttons as a colleague, the steering wheel and seats of the same profile.
By the way, the seat moves in a decent range, which allows you to take a comfortable fit. Both options have a small glove compartment. Hyundai - a simple office for papers, and KIA - special. The compartment, although small in volume, is cooled and illuminated.
Both seats can be adjusted in height, and Rio has the best steering wheel. In principle, the design is the same, but there is only one remark - here they did not save on finishing the wheels with leatherette. In addition, a stylish silver insert and recessed instrument wells add a touch of sportiness.
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As usual, averaged modifications are most often bought. Among other options that can be purchased for money, Solaris is most often ordered:
- heated front seats;
- audio system;
- multifunction steering wheel with music control buttons.
Kia is better equipped by default, so more popular options are ordered for it. In addition to all of the above, it is worth adding:
- auto central locking, locking the doors when moving;
- rear windows;
- key with D/U;
- decorative finishing of interior details with leather;
- steering wheel heating.
We evaluate the top versions of Rio and Solaris
The top equipment of the Solaris and Rio sedans is called Elegance/Premium. In this case, Hyundai receives:
- climate control;
- LED lamps;
- fog lights;
- parktronic;
- alloy wheels;
- light sensor;
- front armrest.
Kia can also count on:
- control instrument panel;
- heated rear seats;
- rear parking sensors;
- glass heating system;
- rear disc brakes.
The difference in dimensions
The main difference between the second generations of kia rio and hyundai solaris 2020 is in the visual design of the models. The first sedan is more focused on solidity and status. There are more chrome parts that are present around the entire perimeter of Rio, a false radiator mouth, volumetric optics. Rio wants to appear larger than he really is.
Compared to the Hyundai Solaris, his brother Rio strives to be more sporty in appearance, flaunting a narrow radiator grille, aggressive bumpers, and horizontal LED foglights. At the same time, similar dimensions of Rio also hint at kinship. The base and height of Solaris and Rio are common, and the length differs only because of the different body kit. 
Additional Options Lists
As additional options, you can order a multimedia system that interacts with smartphones via software AppleCarPlay or Google Auto, as well as navigation that works in conjunction with the YandexProbka program.
Number of modifications
KIA outperforms Hyundai not only in terms of equipment, but also in the number of trim levels. Solaris has four of them, while Rio is sold in five different versions.
The struggle between hatchbacks and sedans
If the sedans Russian market both are represented and even compete with each other, then with budget hatchbacks a different situation. Russian buyer can only officially buy KIA Rio 2019 by hatchback. Hyundai in a similar body for motorists is not available.
Market share in Russia
According to information for last years, Kia Rio is the most popular car in its segment, with a share of 19%. Solaris is the silver medalist with 12%. Also in the top three is Rapid. The Czech manufacturer skoda pampers passengers with living space and a huge luggage compartment. Among other competitors, a successful start can be noted lada vesta, which can compete with the leaders.
Differences in engines and fuel consumption
In technical terms, the differences are minimal. Both sedans are offered with a 1.4-liter base engine and a 6-speed mechanical box. But for the Solaris automatic, as an option, you will have to pay 140,000 rubles, and the Rio automatic transmission will cost 100,000.
Also available are advanced gasoline engines 1.6 liters with 6-speed manual or automatic transmission gears. In terms of fuel consumption, the manufacturer gives identical figures.
Trunk volumes
The luggage compartment volumes of these twins are the same and amount to almost 500 liters. Differences only in the way of opening. The Hyundai sedan compartment opens with a lever in the cabin, with a remote control or a button on the door. And KIA has only the first two options.
If we talk about competitors, then Rapid is in the lead. Not so much because of the impressive trunk (530 l), but because of the double design back door which makes it easier to load luggage. Body liftback - special offer in its segment from Skoda.
How are things with security?
Both Korean sedans are equipped with anti-lock systems, stability programs, two airbags in basic configuration. When ordering advanced modifications, one or the other car can be equipped with curtain airbags that control options such as cruise control, and Rio can order rear disc brakes. 
2019 Kia Rio and Hyundai Solaris prices
Standard KIA equipment slightly more expensive than Hyundai. Price list en Solaris begins from the mark of 620,000 rubles, and rio estimated at 680. The answer lies in the different number of options. The latter comes with ABS, driver's and passenger's window lifters, on-board computer, central lock. And KIA, in addition to everything, will also receive air conditioning and heated mirrors with electric drive. 
maintenance costs
Previously, the cost of maintenance works for structurally identical models varied significantly. The amount for the first examination differed twice with the total number of procedures. With the advent of the next generation, the distance has decreased, but Solaris is still a little cheaper - 20-25 thousand thousand. 
Expert opinion: which is better
Both options are good - which car is better - Kia Rio or Hyundai Solaris - an exclusively subjective opinion. Structurally, the cars are almost twins. But still there are a couple of differences. If you need a cheap and unpretentious sedan with a minimum maintenance cost, then it is better to take a Hyundai. If equipment is at the forefront, then there are no questions - Kia is ahead of the competitor.
Video test drive Kia Rio 2020 vs Hyundai Solaris
In this section, you can see the first test drive of Rio, which will tell last news about the new product, will give detailed information about the behavior of the car on the road, as well as compare it with the closest competitors.
Opinions of car owners
Anatoly, 54 years old:
“I was looking for a budget car - I just came up with two options. Started to figure out which is better. I read model tests, news, articles, reviews of modifications. Learned a lot of details that we did not know. For example, Solaris does not have glass heating in the car, but maintenance is cheaper. As a result, he gave the choice to him. Yesterday at 18 o'clock I just took the car from the passenger compartment - as a bonus, they issued free insurance. Nice".
Victor, 44 years old:
“If you compare the 2019 models, then they are pure twins. And by feeling. I went before to test the Rapid version of the Monte Carlo - when the ESP system is turned off - a completely different calico comes out. And Koreans are similar to each other just one to one. I personally bought a KIA because of the equipment. Other than that, I didn't notice any difference."
In recent years, a noticeable increase in Korean-made cars can be seen on the streets of Russian cities. Most of these cars please their owners with a relatively low price, in comparison with competitors of more popular and prestigious foreign brands. Among the above-mentioned cars, there are always Kia Rio and Hyundai Solaris. These leaders of the automotive industry have been fighting among themselves for many years. Let's figure it out and find out: what is better "Kia Rio" or "Hyundai Solaris"?
In general, if a person decides to buy an inexpensive Korean sedan, it is difficult to make a choice between these two cars. It is impossible to draw a delimiting parallel between them, due to their similarity in many respects.
History of formation
To begin with, it is worth saying that the Kia Rio came to the market first. And he was then the unanimous leader, but to some extent, the presentable "Hyundai Solaris", which came to the market after, quickly took the leadership position. In Russia and other CIS countries, for some reason, they especially fell in love with Solaris. This region became the main market for the model later.
Appearance
The main difference between the models is their appearance. "Hyundai Solaris" with a hint of athletic appearance, and even there are some notes of sports style in it. And "Kia Rio" is a hint of solidity and classics.
If we compare the Kia Rio and Hyundai Solaris in terms of their appearance, then both cars are perfectly balanced in terms of their price and quality ratio. Both models have a special clearance for Russian roads (16 cm) and a washer fluid tank with a volume of almost 5 liters. Cars are great for long trips. The main category of buyers are people from 20 to 35 years old, very often these cars are purchased on credit.
In order to decide which car is better - Kia Rio or Hyundai Solaris, we need to conduct a comparative analysis of car bodies. The Solaris body resists corrosion for a relatively long time. "Kia" will also be good if you buy a model with a galvanized body, you should pay attention to this.
Engine Specifications
As for the power plants, then everything is without difficulty. Engines "Kia Rio" and "Hyundai Solaris" gasoline, direct injection Gamma. There are two types of motors on these cars. The first is an atmospheric four with a volume of 1.4 liters (power 108 hp). The second motor is slightly more powerful, its volume is 1.6 liters with a power of 124 "horses".
More recently, both cars had the same gearboxes (five-speed manual or four-speed automatic). But more recently, Hyundai engineers began to put a six-speed automatic or six-speed mechanics on their budget sedan.
Inner space
Who is better in terms of interior: Kia Rio or Hyundai Solaris? You will not receive an answer, because the materials here are the same. I have to say that they are of good quality. There are no frank "blunders" and consumer goods in car interiors. If you find fault, then the "Kia Rio" has a slightly heavy red backlight tidy for the eyes. The "Rio" has air conditioning in the basic configuration, the "Solaris" does not have it in the database.
If we are not talking about the basic equipment of both cars, then here you can pay extra for alloy wheels, lockers, door sills and bumpers. Also, for some money, they offer salon mats made of textiles, a roof rack box. In the "top" configurations, there are regular navigators, and anticorrosive bottoms.
Comparing Kia Rio and Hyundai Solaris, it remains unclear that consumer craving for Solaris and low interest in Rio. The cars are very similar! In terms of sales today, "Rio" barely surpasses "Lada Granta" in this indicator, and "Solaris" is the sales leader with a huge lead over the competitors in the segment.
Suspension
Cars are similar in this moment. And the performance of "Kia Rio" or "Hyundai Solaris" at this moment will be similar. Yes, the pendants are not eternal, but I am glad that the prices for components do not bite. The suspension on the Kia is a little cheaper. If you drive carefully, then the suspension does not cause any troubles and worries. Be in awe of your car and you won’t find out about any of its problems in terms of “walking”.
"Hyundai" of the first versions had problems with the rear suspension, but on cars from a fresh batch, this problem was eliminated by finalizing the chassis, which includes stiffer springs and shock absorbers, it is worth noting that the suspension was finalized both front and rear, although the problems were only at the rear.
Pros of Kia
We have already discussed the appearance, as well as the engine with the interior, so we will omit these points.
Cons of Rio
- About once every 100,000 runs, problems with the “climate” may arise, you won’t figure it out on your own, so you need to look for a service, and this is already expensive.
- A certain knock may appear in the front suspension already at 20,000 runs (the problem is not systematic, it manifests itself on some machines).
- Body gaps (not quite ideal gaps between body elements).
Perhaps the "climate" is the only typical sore for this car. Of course, current problems will appear over time, but the “climate” problem is a sore that belongs to the mandatory category.
Advantages of Solaris
Disadvantages of Hyundai
- At 100,000 runs, there may be a malfunction in the gearbox (reviews say that this problem was often found on old-style gearboxes).
- problematic rear suspension(on early production machines).
- Windshield does not hold mechanical shocks very well.
- The seal in the trunk can dry out over time.
"Kia Rio" or "Hyundai Solaris": reviews
Everything is very simple here: those who drive a Kia consider it better and more reliable, while the owners of Hyundai have the opposite opinion. It is difficult to draw any objective conclusion in favor of one of these machines based on reviews. Strong and weak sides we have already reviewed both machines, you can draw some conclusion based on this information.
It is not worth waiting for some miracle, excellent dynamics or extreme comfort. Reviews of the models say that these machines correspond to their price in all aspects. And the price refers them strictly to budget cars. But, in any case, they are better than Russian analogues. Our domestic cars win only in terms of the cheapness of their services.
Company policy
We can say that Kia makes an average budget car with adaptation to Russia. Hyundai produces a budget car for the Russian consumer, which can be sold in other markets as well.
"Solaris" can be taken completely "naked" and for very modest money. "Rio" is more expensive in the base, but there is already air conditioning. In Solaris, air conditioning, as an option, can be added to the base. It turns out that if you need the cheapest car in the class, then the Hyundai Solaris is what you are looking for.
Sometimes it seems that the manufacturer "Kia Rio" just makes good cars in the way in which they should be liked by the buyer. And the Hyundai manufacturers started with the same thing, but over time they listen to the opinions of their consumers and modify their car specifically for the needs of their target audience. By the way, "Solaris" for other markets is called I25 or Accent.
Manufacturing companies are quite open confrontation with their models ("Rio" and "Solaris") for the client. Very often, each of the companies offers special conditions for the purchase of a car, which are always designed to improve the offer of a direct competitor. The buyer is clearly in favor of this state of affairs. Before buying a new Solaris or Kia, check all current promotions from both manufacturers, perhaps this will become an important criterion in choosing a car in the end.
Outcome
Kia Rio versus Hyundai Solaris will never end. Each car sold adds one "soldier" to one of the competitors' camps or replenishes the staff of "their own". You can't drive a Solaris and love Rio and vice versa. What to buy? What's better? Kia Rio or Hyundai Solaris? Listen to yourself, try to sit and drive both cars. You yourself will know the correct answer to this question, only it is somewhere deeply hidden. A detailed study of both models with your own hands will bring this answer out.
And remember that you should not trust the choice of your car to a supporter of one of the "opposition camps" who does not give an objective answer to the question: "Kia Rio" or "Hyundai Solaris"? Weigh all the pros and cons, try on the car and decide for yourself and only yourself.
Both machines have pros and cons, reading reviews will not clarify anything in terms of choosing a model, you will very much doubt their objectivity. A correct assessment of a car, as we have already said, can only be given by your personal feelings and your impressions of operating a particular car model.
If you want very cheap and cheerful, then this is Solaris, as we have already said, this car can be purchased completely "naked". If you don't have a lot of money, but want to stand out, then take Rio. Because "Solaris" divorced too much. But on the other hand, if there are a lot of them divorced, then perhaps there is something in this?
Vehicle selection in budget class often reduced to a few Korean sentences. Today, the most striking and fairly affordable options on the market are Kia Reel and Hyundai Solaris. IN this year both cars have undergone certain changes, which became the basis of their attractiveness. Despite noticeable updates, the cars remained in their pleasant price class and did not chase the prices of competitors.
It will be quite difficult to determine which is better - Kia Rio or Hyundai Solaris. Each car has its own specific advantages, but also with a detailed study, you can find cons. We are talking about cars in the budget class, you should not expect perfect work from them in all aspects.
Kia Rio - more of Korea and more noticeable design refinements
It is traditionally believed that KIA cars have much less localized parts production than Hyundai. In fact, today both competitors in this class of budget sedan are produced at the same plant in St. Petersburg and have the same assembly line equipment. Units are delivered assembled from Korea.
The Russian assembly has long ceased to scare buyers. It turned out to be quite presentable and reliable, because the production has Korean equipment with significant automation of the car manufacturing process. Certain distinctive advantages of the Kia Rio should be highlighted:
- unusual appearance, attractive characteristics of the exterior and interior;
- significantly higher quality plastics in the interior of the car;
- good engines that have been updated since June 1, 2014;
- technologically advanced and not too difficult to repair gearboxes;
- comfortable suspension for not too high-quality roads with full adaptation to the conditions.
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One of important benefits Kia Rio, like any other model in the company's offer, has become an adaptation to almost every country in which it is sold. This guarantees certain benefits for the buyer. The units will have a large resource, and maintenance will not bring significant financial costs.
But the Kia Rio also has certain disadvantages. A car with a Chinese registration - KIA K2 - was taken as the basis for all CIS countries. In this car, not much attention was paid to quality, because the owners of the Kia Rio constantly complain about the work of the wiring, the inadequate behavior of the air conditioner, and so on.
Hyundai Solaris - isolated Russian version of the bestseller Accent
In 2011, a Korean budget sedan appeared on the Russian market with a new name - Hyundai Solaris. In most other countries where this car is sold, it bears the former name of the line - Accent. But the Russian version differs not only in the name. There are certain alterations in terms of the chassis, other engine characteristics, adaptation to extreme operating conditions. And all these features can be recorded in the asset of the model.
Among the main advantages, one can single out an authentic, but rather simple design, which is what you would expect from a budget model. Also among the advantages of the car are the following characteristics:
- excellent layout of the interior space, despite middle class plastic;
- high ergonomics and ride comfort on any road;
- excellent reliability of suspension elements, engines and gearboxes;
- good fuel consumption and low maintenance.
All these features make it possible to see the superiority of the Hyundai Solaris over its brother in the country of origin of the Kia Rio. Many reviews of Hyundai also talk about the significant advantages of the car in other areas. For example, during the warranty period, only some car owners apply for a free replacement of parts or assemblies. This speaks of high quality and fairly good build.
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It was possible to talk about the disadvantages of the Hyundai Solaris until 2014. Updating the model this season has made the car even more reliable. Korean engineers are distinguished by the fact that they work on customer reviews, eliminating real problems and childhood diseases of the machine. Therefore, with each update, we get more capable equipment.
Cost and technological features of Kia Rio and Hyundai Solaris
To determine which car is better to buy, you should study the equipment, prices and other features that are important for every new car buyer in our time. Considering the fact that Hyundai and KIA are incredibly close in the competitive row, their study should be thorough.
Hyundai Solaris sedan in the basic configuration will cost the buyer 473,900 rubles. For this money, the buyer will receive a 1.4-liter gasoline naturally aspirated engine, manual transmission, as well as the following equipment features:
- basic set of airbags, ABS with simple characteristics;
- a good set of settings for the driver's seat and steering column;
- light tinted interior windows;
- power steering and front power windows;
- ground clearance of 160 mm - increased especially for Solaris models.
You can’t call a rich package, but the money for it is not so big. KIA Rio in the basic configuration will cost the buyer 495 thousand rubles. This is 21 thousand more than the competitor. The asset of the model is the same 1.4-liter engine with a 5-speed manual gearbox. Name at least one Kia function Rio, which a competitor would not have, is impossible. The base versions are identical. Because you pay 21 thousand just for buying a Kia, not a Hyundai.
Summing up
Paying money just for a name is not a very interesting thing to do in today's competitive car market. That is why the purchase of Kia Rio may not be as profitable as the acquisition of the closest competitor and compatriot - Hyundai Solaris. When choosing between these two proposals, the majority prefers the latter option.
Nevertheless, many are willing to overpay this amount in order to get a car with the appearance they like. Because the Kia Rio is also a buyable budget sedan with fairly good market prospects. If among our readers there are owners of Kia Rio and Hyundai Solaris, we will be glad to hear feedback about these cars in the comments.
In September 2017, Kia Rio began to be sold better than Solaris, but in terms of the total number of cars sold, it is still hopelessly behind. To understand what is better to choose - Hyundai Solaris or Kia Rio - is possible only after a thorough comparison. Even experts cannot give an exact answer to this question, because the choice of a car often depends on the pretentiousness of the future owner.
Design
Rio and Solaris have almost the same appearance, the machine is modern and attractive. They differ only in a few details. They are both available in two body types - hatchback and sedan. Kia most of the time was supplied only in the sedan, but now the hatchback has begun to gain popularity.
If you compare the interior, you can see that the differences in cars are only in small details, types of fabric. The main parts of it are almost the same - the height of the head restraints, the dimensions, the shape of the seats - all these parameters are the same.
In the opinion of some automotive experts, Kia is more thought out in terms of ergonomics. It has a slightly more convenient location of the control buttons. And in general, the interior looks a little more expensive than on Hyundai. Most likely, this feeling is created with the help of minimal use of budgetary silvery plastic.
There is no clear leader in the fight between Kia Rio vs Hyundai Solarus. Hyundai looks more modern, it looks like a true oriental car. Kia, on the other hand, gravitates towards the European style, it is solid, suitable for the older generation.
Engines and specifications
Interestingly, both of these cars are delivered to Russia with the same engines and transmission. All power plants relate to the Gamma line. They are modern four-cylinders and fit perfectly with Hyundai and Kia.
Russian buyers of both cars have 2 engine options available:
- with a volume of 1.4 liters, a capacity of 107 liters. with., with a torque of 135 N / m;
- with a volume of 1.6 liters, a capacity of 123 liters. With. With a torque of 155 N / m.
They can be paired with a 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual. IN updated version Solaris received another version of the box - a six-speed manual or automatic. This made this car more responsive and agile. This cannot be called an advantage, but nevertheless, Hyundai was ahead of its rival in this.
On a test drive, both cars behave perfectly, they almost do not differ in maneuverability and handling.
The similarity in technical characteristics and behavior on the road is not accidental, these cars have several spare parts that interchangeable. Many car enthusiasts buy useful little things from Kia for the Hyundai Solaris, as they are a little more affordable.
To what extent cars are adapted for use in Russia
Salyaris was made specially for Russian conditions. This explains the increased clearance to 160 mm and a large washer tank - 4.5 liters. Another advantage is its fully galvanized body.
Kia Rio also prepared to difficult climatic conditions. For this, a battery was installed on it. increased power; wear-resistant wiper blades; washer reservoir with a volume of 4 liters.
Thus, both Kia Rio and Hyundai Solaris are ideal for Russian conditions, however, the first car has a slight advantage in the form of an enlarged washer reservoir and a galvanized body.
Disadvantages of cars
Since there is no clear leader in the fight between Kia Rio and Hyundai Solaris, it is worth analyzing user reviews and comparing them. Only they are able to tell directly about the shortcomings of the car. Interestingly, Kia found more flaws:
- knocking in the area of \u200b\u200bthe front struts at the mileage mark of 10-14 thousand kilometers;
- after 50 thousand kilometers, the air conditioning hose bursts;
- after 130 thousand kilometers, the front bearing starts to make a hum, this malfunction occurs due to a lack of lubricant applied during assembly at the factory;
- during the warranty period, the power steering fails;
- between the hood and the wings are quite large gaps that can stand out.
Hyundai Solarus also cannot be called eternal, it has a number of drawbacks that you need to be prepared for:
- at 100 thousand kilometers, transmission synchronizers fail;
- the front glass is quite fragile, it can be damaged by a small pebble;
- luggage compartment seals wear out quickly.
With timely diagnosis, all malfunctions in both machines can be prevented. Despite the fact that these cars are budget, it is necessary to carry out their timely and thorough diagnostics. If you visit the service station in a timely manner, then most unpleasant situations can be avoided. Even on the negative sides, it is difficult to decide what to buy Solaris or Kia Rio.
Additional options
For each of the presented cars, you can choose an additional option from special lists. Owners of Hyundai Solarus have more such opportunities. Choose for Kia accessories need carefully. By the way, you should not buy an expensive audio system with a color display, it glares terribly and takes a very long time to load. Users report that such a system takes a long time to load tracks through a standard USB connector, always starts from the first one. If you have a long way to go, then you can enjoy the music only at the end of it. At the same time, the sound quality in the audio systems of both cars is at the level. For budget models, it is beyond praise.
