Verdict
The Wuling Bingo costs RM67,800, undercutting the Kia Rio’s RM75,381 by RM7,581, and its annual road tax is RM20 against RM70. It is the more practical load carrier too, with a 395-litre boot despite being 115 mm shorter. Its 31.9-kWh battery delivers a quoted 273 km range and accepts 7 kW AC or 50 kW DC charging. The Rio fights back with five seats, 99 hp and 17-inch alloys, plus automatic climate control, a sunroof and auto wipers. Choose according to charging access and passenger needs.
Pick the Kia Rio if you need five seats and prefer its 99-hp petrol drivetrain, 17-inch alloys, sunroof and automatic climate control.
Pick the Wuling Bingo if a 273-km EV range, 395-litre boot, RM7,581 lower purchase price and RM20 annual road tax suit your use.
Key differences
- Price: Kia Rio RM75,381; Wuling Bingo RM67,800.
- Powertrain: Rio 99 hp/133 Nm 1.368-litre petrol; Bingo 67 hp/150 Nm electric motor.
- Energy storage and range: Rio 45-litre fuel tank; Bingo 31.9-kWh battery with 273 km EV range.
- Boot space: Rio 325 litres; Bingo 395 litres.
- Seating: Rio five seats; Bingo four seats.
- Wheels: Rio 17-inch alloys with 205/45R17 tyres; Bingo 15-inch steel wheels with 185/60R15 tyres.
Rio
- Five-seat cabin with five three-point seat belts.
- 99 hp versus the Bingo’s 67 hp.
- 17-inch alloys, sunroof and automatic climate control.
- RM7,581 dearer to buy and RM50 higher in annual road tax.
- 325-litre boot is 70 litres smaller than the Bingo’s.
- No EV range or AC/DC charging capability.
Bingo
- 31.9-kWh battery, 273 km range, 7 kW AC and 50 kW DC charging.
- 395-litre boot is 70 litres larger than the Rio’s.
- 150 Nm motor torque, powered driver’s seat and 10.25-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
- Four seats versus the Rio’s five.
- 67 hp is 32 hp below the Rio’s 99 hp.
- 15-inch steel wheels with hubcaps, where the Rio gets 17-inch alloys.
| 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✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-Valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,368 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 99 hp | — |
| Torque | 133 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 72 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 | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | 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.
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Rio vs Bingo FAQ
Is the Kia Rio or Wuling Bingo better?
The Wuling Bingo is the better fit for buyers with charging access who want a 273-km quoted EV range, lower road tax and a 395-litre boot. The Kia Rio is better if five seats, 99 hp and features such as a sunroof matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Wuling Bingo is RM7,581 cheaper: RM67,800 versus RM75,381 for the Kia Rio.
Which has more luggage space and seats?
The Wuling Bingo has the larger boot at 395 litres, compared with 325 litres in the Kia Rio. However, the Rio carries five people while the Bingo has four seats.