Kia Rio in version III was produced in the years 2011 – 2017. The following table presents information about batteries that match each of the engines available on the market.

Basic parameters of batteries suitable for Kia Rio (2011-2017):

Layout	Terminal types	Base hold-down
0 – positive on the right side	1	B13
0 – positive on the right side	1	Korean B1
0 – positive on the right side	1	B0

As you can see, in case of Kia Rio, even the basic parameters of the batteries (battery layout, terminal types and base hold-down) are not identical for all engine versions. For this reason, care must be taken to match the battery to a specific engine.

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Kia Rio III – petrol engines:

• 1.25

Model	Capacity and CCA	Dimensions (LxWxH)	Price
Bosch S4 S40 02	52 Ah 470 A	207x175x190 mm	More
Bosch S5 S50 02	54 Ah 530 A	207x175x190 mm	More
Exide Excell EB500	50 Ah 450 A	207x175x190 mm	More
Exide Premium EA530	53 Ah 540 A	207x175x190 mm	More
Halfords Standard HCB 012	52 Ah 450 A	207x175x190 mm	More
Varta Blue Dynamic C22	52 Ah 470 A	207x175x190 mm	More
Varta Silver Dynamic C30	54 Ah 530 A	207x175x190 mm	More

For the Kia Rio III with a 1.25 gasoline engine, we choose batteries with dimensions of 207x175x190 mm, whose capacity exceeds 47 Ah. The weakest of these is the battery Exide Excell EB500 which capacity is 50 Ah and Cold Cranking Amps is 450 A. The most powerful battery is Bosch S5 S50 02 of a capacity 54Ah and Cold Cranking Amps: 530 A. All batteries compatible with the 1.25 engine have a B13 mount.

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Kia Rio III – petrol engines:

• 1.4 CVVT
• 1.6 CVVT

Model	Capacity and CCA	Dimensions (LxWxH)	Price
Bosch S4 S40 24	60 Ah 540 A	232x173x225 mm	More
Exide Excell EB604	60 Ah 390 A	230x173x222 mm	More
Exide Premium EA654	65 Ah 580 A	230x173x222 mm	More
Varta Blue Dynamic D47	60 Ah 540 A	232x173x225 mm	More

For Kia Rio III with 1.4 CVVT or 1.6 CVVT petrol engines, we use batteries measuring 230x173x222 mm or 232x173x225 mm and with a capacity exceeding 57 Ah (ampere-hours). The weakest of these is the battery Exide Excell EB604 which capacity is 60 Ah and Cold Cranking Amps is 390 A. The most powerful battery is Exide Premium EA654 of a capacity 65Ah and Cold Cranking Amps: 580 A.

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Kia Rio III – petrol engines:

• 1.25 CVVT – with Start-Stop
• 1.25 LPG – with Start-Stop

Model	Capacity and CCA	Dimensions (LxWxH)	Price
Bosch S4 EFB S4 E05	60 Ah 560 A	242x175x190 mm	More
Exide EFB EL600	60 Ah 640 A	242x175x190 mm	More
Halfords Advanced EFB 027	65 Ah 600 A	243x175x190 mm	More
Lucas Fusion EFB LE027	60 Ah 560 A	242x175x190 mm	More
Varta Blue Dynamic EFB D53	60 Ah 560 A	242x175x190 mm	More

1.25 CVVT or 1.25 LPG engines in the Kia Rio III with Start-Stop system require the use of EFB technology batteries. Dimensions of matching batteries differ slightly depending on the manufacturer and are 242x175x190 mm or 243x175x190 mm. The parameters of these batteries are at least 60 Ah of a capacity and 560 A CCA (Cold Cranking Amps). All the batteries in the list above have a base hold-down B13.

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Kia Rio III – diesel engines:

• 1.1 CRDi
• 1.4 CRDi

Model	Capacity and CCA	Dimensions (LxWxH)	Price
Bosch S4 S40 24	60 Ah 540 A	232x173x225 mm	More
Exide Excell EB604	60 Ah 390 A	230x173x222 mm	More
Exide Premium EA654	65 Ah 580 A	230x173x222 mm	More
Varta Blue Dynamic D47	60 Ah 540 A	232x173x225 mm	More

For the Kia Rio III with 1.1 CRDi or 1.4 CRDi diesel engines, we recommend batteries sized 230x173x222 mm or 232x173x225 mm, with a minimum capacity of 57 Ah. The most basic battery of this set is Exide Excell EB604 of a capacity 60Ah and 390A Cold Cranking Amps, the battery with the biggest capacity is Exide Premium EA654 of a capacity 65 Ah, having 580A Cold Cranking Amps.

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Kia Rio III – diesel engines:

• 1.1 CRDi – with Start-Stop

Model	Capacity and CCA	Dimensions (LxWxH)	Price
Bosch S4 EFB S4 E05	60 Ah 560 A	242x175x190 mm	More
Exide EFB EL600	60 Ah 640 A	242x175x190 mm	More
Halfords Advanced EFB 027	65 Ah 600 A	243x175x190 mm	More
Lucas Fusion EFB LE027	60 Ah 560 A	242x175x190 mm	More
Varta Blue Dynamic EFB D53	60 Ah 560 A	242x175x190 mm	More

Owning a Kia Rio III with a 1.1 CRDi engine and Start-Stop system means there is a need to use more expensive batteries made with EFB technology. Dimensions of matching batteries differ slightly depending on the manufacturer and are 242x175x190 mm or 243x175x190 mm. The parameters of these batteries are at least 60 Ah of a capacity and 560 A CCA (Cold Cranking Amps). All the batteries in the list above have a base hold-down B13.

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If you’re still unsure which battery fits your Kia Rio , or if you want to help others in their selection, please send us a photo of your current battery in the comment section at the bottom of the page. You can also send the picture to contact@whatbattery.co.uk (we will place it in the comments to also help other users). Be sure to specify the car model, year, type, as well as the engine capacity and power. We’ll do our best to assist you!

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