The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF (18 - ..) vs. VW Polo 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)
€ 20,000
€ 17,200
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,200
ⓘ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 OPF is just 0.5 inches longer, an inch narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 TSI.
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
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 OPF
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
2557 lb
Curb Weight
2524 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3616 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.29 %
General
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
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 OPF
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKL*
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 OPF
118 hp
94 hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
127 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Performance
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.85 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
21.67 lb/hp
26.85 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
53 mpg
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
46 mpg
53 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
39 mpg
city
43 mpg
52 mpg
highway
62 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
548 mi
Range
565 mi
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
548 mi
565 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
83.4 kWh
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
96.6 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
