The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 (17 - 18) vs. VW Polo GTI (14 - 17)
€ 20,000
€ 22,500
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 is 3.2 inches longer and 1.7 inches wider.
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
VW Polo GTI
57.1
67.9
78.3
57.1
66.2
74.8
67.9 in
Width
66.2 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.1 in
Height
57.1 in
101.6
160
97.2
156.8
160 in
Length
156.8 in
101.6 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
VW Polo GTI
2557 lb
Curb Weight
2804 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
247 lb
8.81 %
General
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
VW Polo GTI
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 GTI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DAJ*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
118 hp
189 hp
VW Polo GTI
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
127 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI
Performance
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
VW Polo GTI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
▶ REPLAY
21.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.84 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
21.67 lb/hp
14.84 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
39 mpg
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
50 mpg
39 mpg
VW Polo GTI
42 mpg
city
31 mpg
56 mpg
highway
46 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
595 mi
Range
466 mi
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
595 mi
466 mi
VW Polo GTI
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).
113.6 kWh
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
89 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
VW Polo GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
966 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
