The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF (18 - ..) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 17)
€ 20,000
€ 18,900
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,900
ⓘ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 OPF is 3.7 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT.
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
57.1
67.9
78.3
57.6
66.2
74.8
67.9 in
Width
66.2 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.1 in
Height
57.6 in
101.6
160
97.2
156.4
160 in
Length
156.4 in
101.6 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
2557 lb
Curb Weight
2502 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3594 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
2.15 %
General
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
118 hp
108 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
127 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.17 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
21.67 lb/hp
23.17 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
49 mpg
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
46 mpg
49 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
39 mpg
city
39 mpg
52 mpg
highway
59 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
548 mi
Range
583 mi
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
548 mi
583 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
90.9 kWh
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
96.6 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
