The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 (17 - 18) vs. VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14)

€ 19,300
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 (17 - 18) KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
€ 22,900
 VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14) VW Polo GTI
€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900

ⓘ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 3.5 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Polo GTI.
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
VW Polo GTI
57.1
Blueprint KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 (17 - 18)
67.9
78.3
57.2
Blueprint VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14)
66.2
74.8
67.9 in
Width
66.2 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.1 in
Height
57.2 in
Blueprint KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 (17 - 18)
101.6
160
Blueprint VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14)
97.2
156.5
160 in
Length
156.5 in
101.6 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
VW Polo GTI
2546 lb
Curb Weight
2798 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3704 lb
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
251 lb
8.97 %
VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14)

General

KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
VW Polo GTI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
VW Polo GTI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
99 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6200 rpm
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
99 hp
178 hp
VW Polo GTI
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
127 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI

Performance

KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
VW Polo GTI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI

▶ REPLAY
25.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.72 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
25.72 lb/hp
15.72 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
40 mpg
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
52 mpg
40 mpg
VW Polo GTI
45 mpg
city
31 mpg
57 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
474 mi
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
621 mi
474 mi
VW Polo GTI
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).
111.8 kWh
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
85.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
VW Polo GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft