The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF (18 - ..) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI DSG (11 - 14)
€ 19,300

€ 18,100

€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,100
ⓘ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 OPF is 9.5 cm longer, 4.3 cm wider and 3.5 cm lower than the VW Polo 1.2 TSI.
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
1450
1725
1990
1485
1682
1901
1725 mm
Width
1682 mm
1990 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1901 mm
1450 mm
Height
1485 mm
2580
4065
2470
3970
4065 mm
Length
3970 mm
2580 mm
Wheelbase
2470 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
1155 kg
Kerb Weight
1129 kg
1600 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1610 kg

Weight Difference:
26 kg
2.25 %

General
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
YB
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
998 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
99 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
99 bhp
89 bhp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
172 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
172 NM
160 NM
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Performance
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
11.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.69 kg/bhp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
11.67 kg/bhp
12.69 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
53 mpg
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
56 mpg
53 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
49 mpg
city
40 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
559 mi
Range
528 mi
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
559 mi
528 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
100.4 kWh
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
94.8 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
133 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
481 kg
325 L
Boot Capacity
280 L







1103 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
952 L