The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF (18 - ..) vs. VW Polo 5-door GTI DSG (14 - 17)

€ 20,000
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF (18 - ..) KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
€ 24,800
 VW Polo 5-door GTI DSG (14 - 17) VW Polo GTI
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800

ⓘ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 OPF is 3.2 inches longer and 1.7 inches wider.
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
VW Polo GTI
57.1
Blueprint KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF (18 - ..)
67.9
78.3
57.1
Blueprint VW Polo 5-door GTI DSG (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
57.1 in
Blueprint KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF (18 - ..)
101.6
160
Blueprint VW Polo 5-door GTI DSG (14 - 17)
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 OPF
VW Polo GTI
2557 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3770 lb
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
9.39 %
VW Polo 5-door GTI DSG (14 - 17)

General

KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
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 OPF
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 OPF
127 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI

Performance

KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
VW Polo GTI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI

▶ REPLAY
21.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.93 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
21.67 lb/hp
14.93 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
42 mpg
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
46 mpg
42 mpg
VW Polo GTI
39 mpg
city
33 mpg
52 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
548 mi
Range
500 mi
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
548 mi
500 mi
VW Polo GTI
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).
106.1 kWh
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
96.6 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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