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Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Rio Feature Comparison

Can I get heated seats? Do I have to get a sunroof? Find out what you need to know about Hyundai Elantra and Kia Rio features right here.

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Rio

  

Model Year 2006 2006 2012 2012 2012
Model Elantra Elantra Rio Rio Rio
Trim GLS Limited LX EX SX
Engines  
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@6000
136 lb-ft@4600		 2.0L I4<br>DOHC-4v<br>138 hp@6000 <br>136 lb-ft@4600 is a standard feature. 2.0L I4<br>DOHC-4v<br>138 hp@6000 <br>136 lb-ft@4600 is a standard feature.      
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@6300
123 lb-ft@4850		     1.6L I4<br>DOHC-4v<br>138 hp@6300 <br>123 lb-ft@4850 is a standard feature. 1.6L I4<br>DOHC-4v<br>138 hp@6300 <br>123 lb-ft@4850 is a standard feature. 1.6L I4<br>DOHC-4v<br>138 hp@6300 <br>123 lb-ft@4850 is a standard feature.
Transmissions  
5-speed manual 5-speed manual is a standard feature.        
4-speed automatic 4-speed automatic is an optional feature. 4-speed automatic is a standard feature.      
6-speed manual     6-speed manual is a standard feature.    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     6-speed manually-shiftable automatic is an optional feature. 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic is a standard feature. 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic is a standard feature.
Drivetrains  
FWD FWD is a standard feature. FWD is a standard feature. FWD is a standard feature. FWD is a standard feature. FWD is a standard feature.
Tires  
195/60HR15 tires 195/60HR15 tires is a standard feature. 195/60HR15 tires is a standard feature.      
185/65R15 tires     185/65R15 tires is a standard feature. 185/65R15 tires is a standard feature. 185/65R15 tires is a standard feature.
205/45VR17 tires         205/45VR17 tires is a standard feature.
Audio Systems  
Unbranded, 6 speakers Unbranded, 6 speakers is a standard feature. Unbranded, 6 speakers is a standard feature.   Unbranded, 6 speakers is a standard feature. Unbranded, 6 speakers is a standard feature.
Unbranded, 4 speakers     Unbranded, 4 speakers is a standard feature.    
Accessories  
Cruise control Cruise control is a standard feature. Cruise control is a standard feature.   Cruise control is a standard feature. Cruise control is a standard feature.
Power front side windowsOften must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.   Power front side windows is a standard feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature. Power front side windows is an optional feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature.
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.
Power locks Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is an optional feature. Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is a standard feature.
Power rear side windows Power rear side windows is a standard feature. Power rear side windows is a standard feature. Power rear side windows is an optional feature. Power rear side windows is a standard feature. Power rear side windows is a standard feature.
Proximity keyEnter and start the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket.           Proximity key is an optional feature.
Enter and start the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket.
Remote keyless entryUnlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.   Remote keyless entry is a standard feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature. Remote keyless entry is an optional feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature.
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.
Tilt steering wheel, manual Tilt steering wheel, manual is a standard feature. Tilt steering wheel, manual is a standard feature. Tilt steering wheel, manual is a standard feature.    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual       Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual is a standard feature. Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual is a standard feature.
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety  
4-wheel disc brakesRear disc brakes.       4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature. 4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature. 4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature.
Rear disc brakes.
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seatsIf active, automatically move forward when the vehicle is rear-ended. Note: becoming less common.       Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats is a standard feature. Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats is a standard feature. Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats is a standard feature.
If active, automatically move forward when the vehicle is rear-ended. Note: becoming less common.
AlarmOnly listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.   Alarm is a standard feature. Alarm is a standard feature.      
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.
Antilock brakes (ABS)Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.   Antilock brakes (ABS) is an optional feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is an optional feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature.
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.
Brake assistWhen a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes.       Brake assist is a standard feature. Brake assist is a standard feature. Brake assist is a standard feature.
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes.
Front airbagsMandatory, in all cars.   Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature.
Mandatory, in all cars.
Front side airbagsTorso-level front row airbags, usually contained in the seats. Many also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags.   Front side airbags is a standard feature. Front side airbags is a standard feature.      
Torso-level front row airbags, usually contained in the seats. Many also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags.
Hill start assistApplies the brakes to hold the vehicle in place on an incline. Incomplete data, so only displayed when pricing a single vehicle.       Hill start assist is a standard feature. Hill start assist is a standard feature. Hill start assist is a standard feature.
Applies the brakes to hold the vehicle in place on an incline. Incomplete data, so only displayed when pricing a single vehicle.
Rearview cameraRearview camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system.         Rearview camera is an optional feature. Rearview camera is a standard feature.
Rearview camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system.
Side curtain airbagsAirbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row.       Side curtain airbags is a standard feature. Side curtain airbags is a standard feature. Side curtain airbags is a standard feature.
Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row.
Stability controlSelectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning).       Stability control is a standard feature. Stability control is a standard feature. Stability control is a standard feature.
Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning).
Tire-pressure monitorTwo types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.       Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature. Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature. Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature.
Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.
Traction controlWhen a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction.   Traction control is an optional feature. Traction control is an optional feature. Traction control is a standard feature. Traction control is a standard feature. Traction control is a standard feature.
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction.
Cargo Management  
Cargo mat Cargo mat is an optional feature. Cargo mat is an optional feature.      
Cargo net Cargo net is an optional feature. Cargo net is an optional feature.      
Cargo tray     Cargo tray is an optional feature. Cargo tray is an optional feature. Cargo tray is an optional feature.
Console with shifter Console with shifter is a standard feature. Console with shifter is a standard feature. Console with shifter is a standard feature. Console with shifter is a standard feature. Console with shifter is a standard feature.
Overhead sunglass holderUsually part of an overhead console.   Overhead sunglass holder is a standard feature. Overhead sunglass holder is a standard feature.      
Usually part of an overhead console.
Climate Control  
Air conditioning Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature.
Rear defrost Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature.
Rear heat ductsDucts under front seats direct heated air to the second row.   Rear heat ducts is a standard feature. Rear heat ducts is a standard feature.      
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row.
Variable intermittent wipersTime between wipes can be precisely adjusted.   Variable intermittent wipers is a standard feature. Variable intermittent wipers is a standard feature. Variable intermittent wipers is a standard feature. Variable intermittent wipers is a standard feature. Variable intermittent wipers is a standard feature.
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted.
Exterior  
Bodyside moldingsMoldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots.   Bodyside moldings is a standard feature. Bodyside moldings is a standard feature.      
Moldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots.
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust.           Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) is a standard feature.
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust.
Mud guardsFlaps mounted behind two to four wheels, to protect the body from mud and rocks.   Mud guards is an optional feature. Mud guards is an optional feature.      
Flaps mounted behind two to four wheels, to protect the body from mud and rocks.
Rear spoilerCan be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler.   Rear spoiler is an optional feature.        
Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler.
Sunroof Sunroof is an optional feature. Sunroof is an optional feature.     Sunroof is an optional feature.
Infotainment  
Audio controls on steering wheel     Audio controls on steering wheel is a standard feature. Audio controls on steering wheel is a standard feature. Audio controls on steering wheel is a standard feature.
Aux inputJack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car.       Aux input is a standard feature. Aux input is a standard feature. Aux input is a standard feature.
Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car.
Bluetooth audio streamingUses Bluetooth rather than a cable to integrate audio device. Requires compatible audio device and/or phone.         Bluetooth audio streaming is an optional feature. Bluetooth audio streaming is a standard feature.
Uses Bluetooth rather than a cable to integrate audio device. Requires compatible audio device and/or phone.
Bluetooth cell phone linkEnables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers.         Bluetooth cell phone link is a standard feature. Bluetooth cell phone link is a standard feature.
Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers.
CD player CD player is a standard feature. CD player is a standard feature. CD player is a standard feature. CD player is a standard feature. CD player is a standard feature.
HD radioHigh-definition radio, which broadcasts a digital signal. Free, no subscription fees.         HD radio is an optional feature. HD radio is a standard feature.
High-definition radio, which broadcasts a digital signal. Free, no subscription fees.
Media drive, smallBuilt-in flash drive with a small amount of storage for MP3 and other audio files.         Media drive, small is an optional feature. Media drive, small is a standard feature.
Built-in flash drive with a small amount of storage for MP3 and other audio files.
MP3-compatible playerAudio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files.       MP3-compatible player is a standard feature. MP3-compatible player is a standard feature. MP3-compatible player is a standard feature.
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files.
Navigation systemScreen-based navigation system.           Navigation system is an optional feature.
Screen-based navigation system.
Satellite radioXM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply.       Satellite radio is a standard feature. Satellite radio is a standard feature. Satellite radio is a standard feature.
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply.
SMS text-to-speech readerConverts text messages to speech.         SMS text-to-speech reader is an optional feature. SMS text-to-speech reader is a standard feature.
Converts text messages to speech.
Traffic informationInformation about traffic conditions. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months.           Traffic information is an optional feature.
Information about traffic conditions. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months.
USB portOften permits an iPod or phone to be integrated into the vehicle's entertainment system and controls.       USB port is a standard feature. USB port is a standard feature. USB port is a standard feature.
Often permits an iPod or phone to be integrated into the vehicle's entertainment system and controls.
Voice control for external devicesPhone or other device operated via the vehicle's voice command system. Requires a compatible device--all aren't supported.         Voice control for external devices is an optional feature. Voice control for external devices is a standard feature.
Phone or other device operated via the vehicle's voice command system. Requires a compatible device--all aren't supported.
Voice control for nav and audioSometimes also includes voice control over climate control system.           Voice control for nav and audio is an optional feature.
Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system.
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors  
Automatic headlightsHeadlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights.         Automatic headlights is an optional feature. Automatic headlights is a standard feature.
Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights.
Automatic-off headlightsHeadlights automatically turn off.       Automatic-off headlights is a standard feature.    
Headlights automatically turn off.
Fog lightsLight wide area close in front of the vehicle.     Fog lights is a standard feature.   Fog lights is an optional feature. Fog lights is a standard feature.
Light wide area close in front of the vehicle.
Heated mirrorsClears ice and fog from mirrors.   Heated mirrors is a standard feature. Heated mirrors is a standard feature. Heated mirrors is a standard feature. Heated mirrors is a standard feature. Heated mirrors is a standard feature.
Clears ice and fog from mirrors.
Illuminated visor mirror, driverIncludes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.         Illuminated visor mirror, driver is an optional feature. Illuminated visor mirror, driver is a standard feature.
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.
Illuminated visor mirror, passengerIncludes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.         Illuminated visor mirror, passenger is an optional feature. Illuminated visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature.
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.
Map lightsFront row reading lights.   Map lights is a standard feature. Map lights is a standard feature.   Map lights is an optional feature. Map lights is a standard feature.
Front row reading lights.
Power mirrorsIncludes value of manual remote mirrors.   Power mirrors is a standard feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature.
Includes value of manual remote mirrors.
Power-folding mirrorsMirrors fold and unfold with the touch of a button inside the vehicle. Good for narrow roads and parking lots.         Power-folding mirrors is an optional feature. Power-folding mirrors is a standard feature.
Mirrors fold and unfold with the touch of a button inside the vehicle. Good for narrow roads and parking lots.
TachometerReports engine speed.   Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature.
Reports engine speed.
Trip computerReports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats.       Trip computer is a standard feature. Trip computer is a standard feature. Trip computer is a standard feature.
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats.
Turn signals on or near mirrors       Turn signals on or near mirrors is an optional feature. Turn signals on or near mirrors is a standard feature.
Visor mirror, driver Visor mirror, driver is a standard feature. Visor mirror, driver is a standard feature. Visor mirror, driver is a standard feature.    
Visor mirror, passenger Visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature. Visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature. Visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature.    
Seats and Interior Trim  
Front buckets Front buckets is a standard feature. Front buckets is a standard feature. Front buckets is a standard feature. Front buckets is a standard feature. Front buckets is a standard feature.
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature. Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature. Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature. Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature. Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature.
Center armrest(s), front row Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature.   Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature.
Floor mats Floor mats is an optional feature. Floor mats is an optional feature. Floor mats is an optional feature. Floor mats is an optional feature. Floor mats is an optional feature.
Folding second row seatsSeat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.   Folding second row seats is a standard feature. Folding second row seats is a standard feature. Folding second row seats is a standard feature. Folding second row seats is a standard feature. Folding second row seats is a standard feature.
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.
Heated front seats         Heated front seats is an optional feature.
Leather seating surfacesSeating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette.     Leather seating surfaces is a standard feature.     Leather seating surfaces is an optional feature.
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette.
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   Leather-wrapped steering wheel is a standard feature.   Leather-wrapped steering wheel is an optional feature. Leather-wrapped steering wheel is a standard feature.
Manual height adjuster, driver seat Manual height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Manual height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Manual height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Manual height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Manual height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seatManually adjustable lower back support.   Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.      
Manually adjustable lower back support.
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seatManually tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.   Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.      
Manually tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.
Metal pedals         Metal pedals is a standard feature.
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.         Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) is an optional feature. Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) is a standard feature.
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires  
Alloy wheels       Alloy wheels is an optional feature. Alloy wheels is a standard feature.
Sport suspension (upgrade)Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.           Sport suspension (upgrade) is a standard feature.
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Wheel locksLug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels.   Wheel locks is an optional feature. Wheel locks is an optional feature.   Wheel locks is an optional feature. Wheel locks is an optional feature.
Lug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels.

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Option Package Contents

Power Package

Features
Power front side windows
Power locks
Remote keyless entry
Power rear side windows

UVO

Features
Rearview camera
HD radio
Voice control for external devices
SMS text-to-speech reader
Bluetooth audio streaming
Media drive, small
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Available Features of the 2006 Hyundai Elantra

2006 Hyundai Elantra Available Features: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 The car was loaded with almost everything I could want/need. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2007 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 nice features available for the price. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2006 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 Everything standard down to the leather seats - at the GT trim level there were no options worth taking. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2005 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 Compared to other cars in its class, the Elantra offered more standard and available features at a lower cost. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2005 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 The car came with an exceptionally high level of standard features, most of which were either not available or optional on other models. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2005 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 Plenty of features for the money. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2005 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 This car has features, cars in its class do not offer. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2006 Hyundai Elantra Available Features: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2005 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 My car did not have anti-lock brakes or any of the new braking technology. Blue-tooth & navigation was also not available. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2005 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 Need to get packages for things like leather seats, sunroof. see full Hyundai Elantra review
 

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