Verdict
The Rio is 32% more powerful, the Bingo has a 18% bigger boot, while the Bingo is about 10% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
What the Rio has over the Bingo
What the Bingo has over the Rio
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
Boot space favours the Bingo: 395 litres against 325.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM75,381 | RM67,800✓ |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM70 | RM20✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM770/mo | RM690/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM2,208 | RM2,011✓ |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | — | RM1,038 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | — | RM5.19 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | — | RM15,345 |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | — | 4.6 hours |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | — | 45 min |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-Valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,368 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 99 hp at 6,000 rpm | — |
| Torque | 133 Nm at 4,000 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 72 mm × 84 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 67 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | — | 150 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | — | 31.9 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 273 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 7 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 50 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 4-Speed Automatic | — |
| Gears | 4 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Hyundai | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,065 mm | 3,950 mm |
| Width | 1,725 mm | 1,708 mm |
| Height | 1,460 mm | 1,580 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,580 mm | 2,560 mm |
| Weight | 1,162 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 45 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 325 litres | 395 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 205/45R17 | 185/60R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 205/45R17 | 185/60R15 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | — |
| Factory Tyres | Continental ContiSportContact 5 | Linglong Green-Max HP |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 15" Steel Wheels with Hubcaps |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 15" Steel Wheels with Hubcaps |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front & Rear Curtains) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | Front Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Projector | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Powered Driver's Seat, Manual Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 50:50 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Manual Air Conditioning |
| Sunroof | Front, Tilt and Slide | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 USB Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 1 Rear |
| Audio | 5" Floating Screen with 6 Speakers | 10.25" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 4-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto-down Function |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | — | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Operation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/120,000 km Battery Warranty, 8-year/160,000 km Drive Motor Warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked October 2026.
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How long does charging take?
The Bingo's 31.9 kWh battery takes about 4.6 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 45 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 50 kW peak.