The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 (17 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.0 TGI (Gasoline) (17 - 20)
€ 20,000

€ 19,800

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘ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 120 is just 0.5 inches longer, an inch narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 TGI.
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
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 120
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
2557 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
7.92 %

General
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
YB
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DBY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
118 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
127 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
Performance
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 TGI
▶ REPLAY
21.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.21 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
21.67 lb/hp
31.21 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
49 mpg
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
50 mpg
49 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
42 mpg
city
38 mpg
56 mpg
highway
59 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
595 mi
Range
518 mi
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
595 mi
518 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
Environmental Impact
89 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 120
89 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft





31.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29 cu ft