The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF (18 - ..) vs. VW Polo R WRC (13 - 13)
€ 20,000

€ 33,900

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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 2.6 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Polo R WRC.
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
VW Polo R WRC
57.1
67.9
78.3
57.4
66.2
74.8
67.9 in
Width
66.2 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.1 in
Height
57.4 in
101.6
160
97.1
157.5
160 in
Length
157.5 in
101.6 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
VW Polo R WRC
2557 lb
Curb Weight
2919 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb

Weight Difference:
362 lb
12.4 %

General
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
VW Polo R WRC
YB
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 R WRC
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
118 hp
217 hp
VW Polo R WRC
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
127 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Polo R WRC
Performance
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
VW Polo R WRC
118 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo R WRC
▶ REPLAY
21.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.45 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
21.67 lb/hp
13.45 lb/hp
VW Polo R WRC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
VW Polo R WRC
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
31 mpg
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
46 mpg
31 mpg
VW Polo R WRC
39 mpg
city
23 mpg
52 mpg
highway
39 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
548 mi
Range
373 mi
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
548 mi
373 mi
VW Polo R WRC
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).
142.1 kWh
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
96.6 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW Polo R WRC
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
VW Polo R WRC
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
763 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.8 cu ft





31.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft