The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 (17 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.0 MPI (18 - ..)
€ 19,300
€ 14,300
€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 is just 0.5 inches longer, an inch narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 MPI.
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
57.1
67.9
78.3
56.9
68.9
77.3
67.9 in
Width
68.9 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
57.1 in
Height
56.9 in
101.6
160
100.4
159.6
160 in
Length
159.6 in
101.6 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
2546 lb
Curb Weight
2480 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3505 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.59 %
General
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
YB
Generation
AW
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 MPI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*DSG*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
99 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5100 rpm
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
99 hp
79 hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
69 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
127 lb‑ft
69 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Performance
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
702 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
▶ REPLAY
25.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.39 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
25.72 lb/hp
31.39 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
49 mpg
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
52 mpg
49 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
45 mpg
city
39 mpg
57 mpg
highway
57 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
621 mi
Range
518 mi
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
621 mi
518 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
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).
90.9 kWh
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
85.3 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
