The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 (17 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (11 - 14)
€ 20,000

€ 17,900

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,900
ⓘ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 120 is 3.7 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel.
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
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 1.6 BiFuel
2557 lb
Curb Weight
2509 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb

Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.92 %

General
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
YB
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

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 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CNK*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
81 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
118 hp
81 hp
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
127 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
118 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
21.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.98 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
21.67 lb/hp
30.98 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
31 mpg
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
50 mpg
31 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
42 mpg
city
23 mpg
56 mpg
highway
39 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
595 mi
Range
425 mi
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
595 mi
425 mi
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
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).
112 kWh
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
89 kWh
112 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1019 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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