The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 (17 - 18) vs. VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18)
€ 19,300
€ 24,000
€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 0.1 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the VW Polo GTI.
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
VW Polo GTI
57.1
67.9
78.3
56.6
68.9
77.3
67.9 in
Width
68.9 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
57.1 in
Height
56.6 in
101.6
160
100.4
160.1
160 in
Length
160.1 in
101.6 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
VW Polo GTI
2546 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
14.76 %
General
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
VW Polo GTI
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
6-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 turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKZ*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4400 rpm
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
99 hp
197 hp
VW Polo GTI
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
127 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI
Performance
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
VW Polo GTI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
▶ REPLAY
25.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.16 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
25.72 lb/hp
15.16 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
48 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
621 mi
Range
421 mi
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
621 mi
421 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).
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 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
VW Polo GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
31.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
