The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 (17 - 18) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (14 - 17)

€ 20,000
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 (17 - 18) KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
€ 16,100
 VW Polo 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (14 - 17) VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,100

ⓘ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 120 is 3.7 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
57.1
Blueprint KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 (17 - 18)
67.9
78.3
57.2
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (14 - 17)
66.2
74.8
67.9 in
Width
66.2 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.1 in
Height
57.2 in
Blueprint KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 (17 - 18)
101.6
160
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (14 - 17)
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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
2557 lb
Curb Weight
2449 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3439 lb
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
108 lb
4.22 %
VW Polo 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (14 - 17)

General

KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CHZ*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
118 hp
94 hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
118 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
21.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.05 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
21.67 lb/hp
26.05 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
56 mpg
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
50 mpg
56 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
42 mpg
city
46 mpg
56 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
665 mi
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
595 mi
665 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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).
79.5 kWh
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
89 kWh
79.5 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
990 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft