The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF DCT7 (18 - ..) vs. VW Polo 1.0 MPI (17 - 18)
€ 21,700

€ 13,000

€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,000
ⓘ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 MPI.
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
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 MPI
2557 lb
Curb Weight
2436 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3549 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.73 %

General
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*DFN*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
64 hp
at 5100 rpm
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
118 hp
64 hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
127 lb‑ft
70 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Performance
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
102 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo 1.0 MPI
▶ REPLAY
21.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
38.06 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
21.67 lb/hp
38.06 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
50 mpg
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
46 mpg
50 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
41 mpg
city
40 mpg
50 mpg
highway
57 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
548 mi
Range
529 mi
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
548 mi
529 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
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).
89 kWh
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
96.6 kWh
89 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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