Over the past few years, the streets of cities have been filled with Korean cars at a high speed. This choice is explained by the fact that the models are quite well adapted to city roads and are affordable.
This article aims to identify the main performance differences between the two Korean automotive brands and help the reader understand what better kia Rio or Hyundai Solaris for him. Since both models belong to the middle class and even look almost the same in appearance, at the end of the article it will become clear to the reader which car should be preferred.
Kia Rio was the first to leave the assembly line, but this did not give him any advantages in the market. Some time later, after the release of the Hyundai Solaris, it overtook its competitor in terms of the number of sales in the CIS countries, which became the main consumer of this car.
It is not entirely clear what exactly caused such demand, because it is impossible to determine the leader when simple comparison passport data, it will be necessary, comparing to disassemble both cars for spare parts.
Appearance and interior
If you compare Kia Rio and Hyundai Solaris in appearance, both brands look decent.
But in turn, Kia stands out for its solidity and presentability, when, like his opponent, he has notes of a more sporty style.
Inside, the cars also have a modern finish, made in modern traditions. Kia has a more austere look of the instrument panel with a red backlight.
It is impossible to distinguish from the cars the best in terms of interior, both salons have solid material, fairly high-quality plastic from the price of the middle range. All seams and joints in the cabin are neatly and successfully fitted.
Interesting: the hatchback body type of both brands of cars is most often bought by female drivers and the younger generation.
Engine and gearbox
Both Kia cars Rio and Hyundai Solaris are equipped with gasoline engines, which have the latest innovation - direct multipoint fuel injection "Gamma", the volume of which exists both 1.4 and 1.6 liters. The torque is equal to - 124 hp. /156 Nm and 108 hp /136 Nm.
Until recently, the box had the same characteristics, 4-speed automatic, mechanics - 5.
In later models, Hyundai Solaris provide one step more:
- manual transmission - 6,
- Automatic transmission - 5.
The maximum speed during acceleration of cars does not differ in a large interval, the gap is only a few km, fuel consumption per 100 km is also small.
Important features and disadvantages in operation
Given the shortcomings point by point, you can determine: Kia or Hyundai which is better.
Hyundai Solaris:
- Rubber seals made of luggage compartment not best quality, so they quickly become unusable;
- After driving the first hundred kilometers, the front hub bearing group often fails;
- It is worth paying attention to the front pillars;
- Also noteworthy are the power steering and air conditioning outlets;
- Manual transmission control is needed at high mileage, synchronizers fail;
- Too thin layer of paint, on the chips it is noticeable how small the layer is;
- A thin layer of metal on the car body, dents are inevitable when stones and other things hit;
- Weak bumper.
- You can not perform a full tuning;
- The soundproofing of the entire cabin quickly becomes unusable;
- After hundreds of kilometers, the air conditioner may need to be repaired;
- The light in the cabin is weak, you constantly have to add PTF;
- Passing over 120 km / h, the controllability of the car is reduced, as well as side slip in strong winds and high windage;
- The capacity of the gas tank could be more;
- There is little space in the back seat.
Strengths and characteristics of Kia and Hyundai cars
Hyundai Solaris:
- For price category This car has excellent handling. Unexpected moments in the management almost never happen, at any speed and in all weather conditions;
- The build quality can be considered a strong point, since the owners do not complain about corrosion of body parts, squeaks and other similar troubles;
- The appearance of the car, the exterior and interior can be safely attributed to the pluses. Its inner grace and pleasant geometry of the seats give special comfort when traveling, which emphasizes its status as a comfortable family car;
- Good value for money. After purchasing a car, it is difficult to complain about the overpayment, because it is worth the money in full.
- Vehicle reliability. Under conditions of careful maintenance, timely oil change, replacement of all necessary gaskets and filters, special fluids and other things, the car will serve faithfully for many years.
- 2014 and 2013 cars come with a 5-year warranty. In case of failure of one of the important working module of the machine, it will be repaired completely free of charge, when contacting a certified service.
- Motorists often do not tolerate temperature changes. Climate control in this car works like clockwork. In the case of a low temperature outside the window, the interior heats up quickly enough, with sultry heat outside, it cools the air in the cabin in a matter of minutes.
- Economy is a hobby Kia Rio, the minimum consumption is valid both on a bustling city highway and on country roads. Technical equipment systems make it possible to fill in 92 gasoline, which allows you to really reduce costs.
- The car picks up speed perfectly, while the brake works quickly and smoothly. The brake pedal is sensitive to touch, and with little effort obediently performs its function.
- Roomy trunk, this advantage makes popular car, both among young motorists and older motorists. The whole general appearance of the car does not have intrusive unnecessary details or colorful colors in the driver's field of vision, which scatters attention and distracts from continuous monitoring of the road.
- One of the main advantages of this car is its price. Kia Rio is designed for a Russian citizen with an average income.
Crash test
Having passed the crash test based on European standards, the Hyundai Solaris received 2 stars, which is quite small. The car of 2017 has 6 airbags in the configuration, ESP - in the configurations of expensive models, ABS. Thus, we can conclude that if the safety point is important for the buyer, then you should pay attention to other models from this price category.
kia rio used Russian consumers the test did not pass, only cars made for Europeans passed. But the entire geometry of the hull, materials and equipment are almost identical to the opponent. The security package is also similar.
Interesting: both cars were developed taking into account the condition of the roads of our country, the height is -160 mm.
price Kia comparison Rio and Hyundai Solaris, like many comparative characteristics also lie next to each other.
A Kia Rio car as standard costs from 640 thousand rubles. The cost does not include any additional programs like recycling programs for old cars.
Price Hyundai Solaris has a slightly more attractive price - from 598,000 rubles. Not included with car optional equipment such as rear power window or air conditioner. Only the Solaris 1.6 version is available with a six-speed manual, which costs from 802,000 rubles.
Conclusion
It is possible to determine the winner among these two car models for quite a long time according to different criteria and giving various comparative characteristics.
It would actually be wrong to single out the best among them, because one car enthusiast likes comfort and more strict features of the body, the other will appreciate the sporty style and stiff suspension. The personal choice of everyone who cannot choose from these two cars will depend on such preferences.
Starting a conversation about these models, you should immediately take into account: in fact, we are comparing old model with a new one. After all, Solaris has literally just gone through a generational change, and is noticeably different from the old one. In the case of Rio, we have an old-timer budget segment, whose age, however, does not in the least prevent him from being among the leaders in sales. In May of this year, for example, it was Rio that topped the overall rating of models, with a circulation of more than 8,000 copies - is this not proof of universal recognition? Solaris, however, remaining fourth in this table and slightly short of 6,000 units, remains a potentially dangerous rival: the debut of a new generation will not go unnoticed.
Nevertheless, despite all the objective and subjective differences, a direct comparison quite takes place - and this is what we will now deal with, starting a "research with elements of investigation." So when will it be on the market? new Rio, we will not fail to repeat this "profitability test".
And a couple more comments: since the number of configurations for the compared models is not the same, we will compare according to the principle of order of availability, taking into account both prices and the degree of saturation with options. In our case today, Solaris has four levels of equipment, called Active, Active Plus, Comfort and Elegance, which can be understaffed additional packages options, and Rio opposes this version of Comfort (complemented by "subsections" Comfort Air Conditioning and Comfort Audio), as well as Luxe, Prestige and Premium. It is also worth remembering that Solaris is only available for sale in a sedan, but hatchback Rio does not differ in price from the sedan of the same name, and the main difference from it is the absence of the basic Comfort version without air conditioning.
Basic equipment
Basic version new Hyundai Solaris currently costs 624,900 rubles, while Rio in the initial version is estimated at 650,900 rubles. What is offered to the buyer for this money? Omitting little things like DRL, audio preparation and mudguards, we highlight the main significant options and differences between the basic configurations. For convenience, we have compiled tables in which you can clearly find out how these two cars are similar and how they differ.
So, both "bases" suggest the presence of frontal airbags, power steering (the thing is so basic that it is not even listed as an option for Rio), front power windows and a set of systems active safety. At the same time, both cars are deprived of air conditioning: despite the fact that the purchase new car for 600 thousand without air conditioning, it seems wild to many, the manufacturers went to meet those for whom it is not a matter of prime necessity, but an opportunity to further reduce the price due to its “resection”.
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True, an air conditioner can be added to Rio for 30 thousand rubles by choosing the Comfort Air Conditioner version, but in the case of Solaris, you will have to buy the following Active Plus package, paying extra already 75 thousand.
Rio compares favorably with Solaris themes, which already in the initial version has heated rear-view mirrors with electric drive, and among its “mandatory” options there is a factory bottom anticorrosion. However, in the new Solaris, engineers and marketers have made a clear emphasis on security already in the very available performance, and the sedan "comes with trump cards": there are not only standard ABS and rear driver warning system in case of emergency braking, but also brake assistant (EBD), and traction control system(TCS), and stabilization system (VSM). The “control shot” is tire pressure sensors and a hill start assist system that prevents rolling back until the car moves forward. For novice drivers, this option can be a serious argument when choosing a car.
And one more nuance, relevant in the conversation about the budget configuration: both cars are offered only with 1.4-liter engines and manual transmission, but the Rio engine produces 107 hp, and the Solaris - 100, which gives a twofold benefit in vehicle tax. And also mechanical box Solaris certainly has 6 gears, while Rio with a 1.4-liter engine is equipped with a five-speed unit.
Everything you need
So, we figured out the basic versions - now let's go "up the price ladder" and take a look at how much you need to pay for the performance, where there will definitely be air conditioning and other familiar comfort options.
For Solaris, this version is Active Plus. Here you pay extra for power and heated mirrors (which, remember, were already in the base Rio), as well as an initial audio system with music controls on the steering wheel, heated front seats and the notorious air conditioning.
All this is exactly the same in the case of Rio in the Comfort Audio version, but here much more attention was paid to “climatic adaptation”: in addition to the above options, there are steering wheel heating and heating windshield in the windshield wiper parking area, as well as a “luxury touch” in the form of a leather steering wheel and gear selector. Yes, and such a performance with automatic transmission costs 24 thousand, but cheaper than Solaris.
By the way, about the automatic transmission. Starting with the Active Plus and Comfort Audio versions, both cars can be purchased with two engine and transmission options: 1.4 or 1.6 liters and manual or automatic transmission, respectively. The differences in the number of gears for the “mechanics” are the same as mentioned above, but it’s worth mentioning a similar situation for the “automatic machines” separately: Rio with a 1.4-liter engine has a four-speed gearbox, and with a 1.6-liter engine it has a six-speed . The surcharge for a more powerful engine is 20 thousand for Rio and 25 for Solaris, and for automation of the gearbox - 40 thousand for both.
In the photo: Under the hood of Kia Rio (YB) "2016–present A little more luxury
Kia Rio in the hierarchical system is still positioned a quarter of a step higher than Hyundai - take at least the names of the configurations. The third most equipped version of Solaris is modestly referred to as Comfort, while for Rio Comfort it is a “base”, and the corresponding version is already proudly called Luxe.
"Luxury" means the presence of rear power windows and an automatic driver's, a heated steering wheel and its adjustment for reach, a key with central lock control and an auto-off lighting function. The latter, by the way, is available in the list of options only for Rio.
In the photo: Torpedo Kia Rio (YB) "2016–present In Solaris, only for “Comfort” there is a leather steering wheel trim, which the previous version of Rio already had, but otherwise it is completely “in solidarity” with its fellow and even surpasses it a little. In particular, they have not been stingy with installing the Supervision instrument panel and adding Bluetooth support to the regular multimedia system to play music from a smartphone and maintain hands-free communication.
By the way, it is worth paying attention that the price tags for these comparable configurations are kept at a comparable level - new Solaris no more than 20 thousand more expensive than a compatriot. We note this also because in the next version Solaris makes a noticeably wider "step" in terms of price - and there the price tags will no longer be so comparable.
A little more luxury
Prestige and elegance require money - and especially the second requires a lot of it: you can see this by looking at the price tags and content of the Elegance and Prestige versions of Solaris and Rio, respectively. In addition, it will no longer be possible to save on transport tax: starting from these versions, both cars are offered exclusively with “older” 123 hp engines. - You can only choose between "mechanics" and "automatic".
The "prestigious" Rio offers its buyer a lot of new things in relation to the previous configuration. There is climate control, a light sensor, lensed head optics and rear disc brakes, and from the “pleasant little things” one can note the front armrest, LED daytime running lights, front fog lights and 15-inch alloy wheels. It also appears here dashboard Supervision, already available in the more "budget" Solaris, but that's not all. The Prestige package outperforms the Solaris Elegance in that it has an expanded package of "warm" options, including a heated windshield and heated washer nozzles, as well as - no less important - side airbags and curtain airbags and the option to automatically lock the doors when driving. Side airbags and curtains in a “non-top” version are an important element for comparison: as you will see later, in Solaris you will have to pay extra for all this even in the case of a conditionally top-end configuration. A few more "nice interior bonuses" are a faux-leather-trimmed instrument panel visor, dirt-repellent Clean-Tex fabric on the seats and doors, and chrome-plated interior trim.
Solaris responds to Rio's "warmth and security" with one big and a couple of small additions. The big one is a navigation system with smartphone integration (Apple CarPlay™/Android Auto™) and traffic information: by analogy with airbags, the Rio will have this only in the most expensive configuration. Relatively small “buns” are the rear parking sensors and the chrome trim of the window sill line and the radiator grille.
In the photo: Kia Rio "2016–present Well, another important difference between these comparable performances is the prices mentioned above. Kia Rio, depending on the type of transmission, costs from 815,900 to 855,900 rubles, but for Solaris you will have to pay from 859,900 to 899,900 rubles. Still, 45 thousand is a noticeable “delta” even on such a scale.
Everything at once
Saying that the Elegance package is top-end for Solaris, Hyundai is a little cunning. Yes, there are no trim levels above it, but you will have to pay extra for some important options: they are taken out and grouped into separate Prestige, Safety and Style packages. Moreover, there is also a complex system of dependencies: the Safety package can be ordered for a car with both “mechanics” and “automatic”, Prestige is available only for cars with automatic transmission, and Style is only available in combination with the Prestige package for MT or AT ”, which is incomprehensible in itself, since the notorious Prestige does not combine with “mechanics”. Accordingly, combinations of these packages are also available depending on the transmission - but we will digress from this opaque scheme and simply consider the “very very” car with an “automatic” and all three option packages at once.
At Rio, by the way, everything is much simpler: the above version of the Prestige is followed by the Premium and Premium Navi versions, which differ, as the name implies, only in the presence of a standard navigation system. But they are both available only in combination with automatic transmission gears.
In these versions, the cars are already very similar: Solaris gets side airbags and curtain airbags, Rio gets stock navigation, and they both get keyless entry, LED taillights, 16-inch alloy wheels and small details of the exterior. In general, cars in the richest design “catch up” with each other in what differed earlier: Kia has rear parking sensors and navigation, Hyundai has heated windshields and washer nozzles ... It is worth noting that the Rio has a system exchange rate stability appears only here, in the most expensive configuration, while his colleague is already equipped with it in the “base”.
However, Solaris is still slightly superior to Rio in terms of equipment, and along with the price. The trend of penetration of previously “premium” options into budget cars has brought heating to a new generation of Korean bestseller rear seats, a reversing camera with dynamic trajectory markings and an automatic trunk opening system. Yes, yes, what the owners of the flagships of the past boasted about is now available even in a B-segment car. Just pay extra for all this compared to the maximum at the price of Rio 72 thousand rubles will be needed, having stepped over the “psychological barrier” of one million by 15 thousand. The top-end Rio itself, respectively, “fits” in 942,900 rubles, and its only unique difference from Solaris in this case is the carbon-look interior trim.
findings
It is probably impossible to make unambiguous conclusions about the profitability of buying one or another car from today's pair. Someone will prefer to pay extra for the novelty and an extended package of Solaris safe options, while someone will pay attention to the “warm” options for less money in Rio or simply want to save several tens of thousands of rubles. Someone will think ahead and prefer a new generation car as more liquid and profitable in the subsequent sale, while someone will take advantage of the discounts offered for new model. Either way, there's a lot to think about and choose from - and we hope we've made the decision-making process much easier.
What will be your final choice?
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. AT 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.
Similarity by technical specifications and behavior on the road is not accidental, these cars have several spare parts that interchangeable. Many car enthusiasts buy for Hyundai Solaris useful little things from Kia, as they are slightly more affordable.
To what extent cars are adapted for use in Russia
Salyaris was made specially for Russian conditions. This explains the ground clearance increased to 160 mm and big tank washer - 4.5 liters. Another advantage is its fully galvanized body.
Kia Rio also prepared to difficult climatic conditions. To do this, a high-capacity battery was installed on it; 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 additional option from special lists. At Hyundai owners Solarus has more such possibilities. On Kia, you need to choose accessories 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.
In the last couple of years, on the streets of almost every Russian city, you can notice a noticeable increase in Korean cars. Most of the cars of this manufacturer please consumers relatively, in comparison with more popular foreign models, with good driving parameters and an attractive extraordinary interior. Among such cars are Kia Rio and Hyundai Solaris. It is quite difficult for a person who wants to buy a Korean horse to choose between these vehicles, in the article we will find out which car is better and more practical. Despite the fact that it is very difficult to draw a delimiting parallel, due to their belonging to the middle class machines.
At first, one can only say that the one who got into mass production kia car Rio entered the world market before its rival, however, this circumstance did not allow it to take a leading position. The presentable Hyundai Solaris in a short time surpassed its fellow in the number of sales. Hyundai was received with special trepidation by citizens of the CIS countries, which became its main consumer category. It is not known what influenced such demand, because the models are so similar that in order to conduct a comparative analysis, cars will have to be disassembled practically for spare parts.
The main difference between these machines, of course, is the appearance. Hyundai Solaris is characterized by an athletic exterior with a touch of alluring sports style. Kia Rio, in turn, attracts solidity and attractiveness. It is worth noting that both cars have such appearance which makes the best value for money. Hyundai Solaris and Kia Rio are worthy vehicles for driving around the city, their owners often emphasize the presentability of the car. Cars specially created for the Russian market have gained increased ground clearance (16 cm) and a capacious washer reservoir front glass, the volume of which reached 4.6 liters.
Technical characteristics of power units
To find out which is better than the Hyundai Solaris or Kia Rio, let's conduct a comparative analysis of the bodies. Solaris, as practice has shown, has a slightly longer service life than Kia, which directly depends on the presence of galvanization on the device. Korean sedans and hatchbacks are bought mainly by young and middle-aged consumers, which indicates that these cars can perfectly recommend themselves when the owner is involved in active recreation.
As for the engines, the situation here is quite simple. Both cars, both the Hyundai Solaris and the Kia Rio, are equipped exclusively with gasoline power units which are equipped with the latest innovation of "Gamma" direct multipoint injection. Koreans have a volume of 1.4 liters and 1.6 liters, and the return and torque are 108 liters. with. /136 Nm and 124 hp with. /156 Nm respectively. More recently, Hyundai Solaris and Kia Rio were equipped with the same type of gearboxes, the device was equipped with a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic. More recently, Hyundai design engineers have made significant changes to the subordinate car, installing a six-speed automatic or manual transmission in it.
Interior decoration and interior
As for the interior trim of Kia Rio and Hyundai Solaris, it is impossible to single out someone who is better than their Korean counterpart, since both cars have the same material in the interior, which is high-quality plastic of a not the most expensive price segment. It is worth noting the fact that all the seams and joints on the panels are neatly adjusted, the average cost of equipment is at a decent level.
Of the significant shortcomings that the outwardly fashionable Kia Rio has, it should be noted the backlight with a red tint, which does not fit harmoniously into the overall interior of the car.
The manufacturing organization does not limit its potential customers by purchasing a budget version of the car, anyone can additionally replenish it with the following original accessories:
- various types of alloy wheels;
- extraordinary front and rear fenders;
- specialized plastic hinged protection designed to protect the thresholds and two bumpers;
- radiator grille, attractive textile mats, which can lie not only in the cabin, but also in the trunk;
- a specialized container installed on the roof of a car, which greatly simplifies the transportation of oversized cargo;
- original navigation system;
- parking sensors;
- proprietary substance for additional treatment of the bottom, preventing rotting and rust formation.
Both models under consideration (Kia Rio and Hyundai Solaris) are fundamentally similar in many respects. However, over the past two years, Hyundai Solaris sales have been much higher. Oddly enough, Kia during its existence was only a few steps ahead of the Russian Lada Granta.
Characteristic features of Kia Rio
Kia Rio, which cannot yet boast of such popularity as the Hyundai Solaris, has many attractive features, the main of which are:
- appearance with obvious sporting features;
- high-quality assembled parts that allow the owner to move freely on the paving stones;
- simple affordable repairs that do not require fabulous investments;
- quality chassis, which allows you to keep the car stable even on strong irregularities (there is no "Bad road" option in the car);
- a huge number of specific options;
- medium luggage compartment;
- good ground clearance, secured with rear-view mirrors;
- fuel economy.
One of the disadvantages is the inability to fundamentally change the model of the car. Every 120,000 km. you will have to revise the climate control, which can only be serviced qualitatively in branded service centers, which imposes on the owner of the vehicle the need to do additional work.
Hyundai Solaris Personality
There is a certain list of details that puts the Hyundai Solaris above the Kia Rio. List of elements that make Solaris better:
- elegant appearance;
- good average ergonomics;
- high-quality engine and PP gearbox, which provide the owner with the opportunity to squeeze maximum power out of the car;
- excellent acceleration dynamics;
- good equipment even for the simplest basic version (for modest money, the car owner will receive airbags, ABS, power steering, the ability to electronic adjustment seats and front windows). At the request of the buyer, an electric power steering and additional heated mirrors can be installed.
Despite the fact that only 16 years ago, in the near 2000, when Korean cars only appeared on the world market and, in particular, Russian market, most Russians treated them with some apprehension, questioning the quality of these cars, today the situation has changed completely. Korean cars have found consumers in the face of buyers from South Korea and Ecuador, the Philippines and Indonesia.
It is noteworthy that the best designers who worked on the design of the world-famous Audi, Mercedes and Volkswagen were involved in the creation of the unique design of Kia Rio and Hyundai Solaris.
Cons of Kia Rio
People who have been using this car for more than a year note the following malfunctions that occur during operation:
- the appearance of an indefinite knock heard near the front strut damper as a result of a mileage reaching 10,000–14,000 km;
- breakdown of the air conditioning hose, which often bursts as a result of passing 50,000 km;
Conclusion
As shown by a comparative analysis between the Kia Rio and the Hyundai Solaris, the cars are in many ways similar, which is why it is very difficult to choose the one who is better than his fellow. The only thing that can be said with certainty is that the Kia Rio will save some money, and the Hyundai Solaris will give you additional comfort and prestige.
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 which is 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 motives are waiting for buyers inside: the front panel in Solaris has more edges, mates, colors and is highlighted with a rather “vigorous” blue light, while in Rio the interior is more concise, monotonous and strict, and the backlight here is less cutting eyes, 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 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 adjustable 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 one nice little thing- a 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 nicely - this couple serves as a good example of the fact that now even in budget cars you can get a normal regular 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 typical disease models.
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 had about 10 thousand kilometers at the time of testing, 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 to buzz from engine compartment too importunate.
famous problems with rear suspension Solaris was not detected 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, if we talk about the price of an entrance ticket to 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.