The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 (17 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 20,000
€ 16,700
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,700
ⓘ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 120 is 3.7 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.2 TSI.
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
57.1
67.9
78.3
58.5
66.2
74.8
67.9 in
Width
66.2 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.1 in
Height
58.5 in
101.6
160
97.2
156.3
160 in
Length
156.3 in
101.6 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
2557 lb
Curb Weight
2429 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3483 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
5.01 %
General
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
YB
Generation
6R
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 1.2 TSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
118 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
127 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Performance
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.29 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
21.67 lb/hp
27.29 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
46 mpg
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
50 mpg
46 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
42 mpg
city
36 mpg
56 mpg
highway
53 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
595 mi
Range
548 mi
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
595 mi
548 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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).
96.6 kWh
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
89 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
