The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 (17 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.0 (14 - 17)
€ 19,300
€ 14,400
€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 is 3.7 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.0.
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
VW Polo 1.0
57.1
67.9
78.3
57.6
66.2
74.8
67.9 in
Width
66.2 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.1 in
Height
57.6 in
101.6
160
97.2
156.4
160 in
Length
156.4 in
101.6 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
VW Polo 1.0
2546 lb
Curb Weight
2315 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3461 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
9.07 %
General
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
VW Polo 1.0
YB
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
VW Polo 1.0
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CHY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
99 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 6200 rpm
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
99 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.0
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
127 lb‑ft
70 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0
Performance
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
VW Polo 1.0
116 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0
▶ REPLAY
25.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.28 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
25.72 lb/hp
31.28 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
VW Polo 1.0
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
46 mpg
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
52 mpg
46 mpg
VW Polo 1.0
45 mpg
city
37 mpg
57 mpg
highway
53 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
621 mi
Range
548 mi
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
621 mi
548 mi
VW Polo 1.0
Environmental Impact
85.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
96.6 kWh
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
85.3 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Polo 1.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
VW Polo 1.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
