The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF DCT7 (18 - ..) vs. VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17)
€ 21,700

€ 18,400

€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400
ⓘ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 0.1 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
57.1
67.9
78.3
57.2
66.2
74.8
67.9 in
Width
66.2 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.1 in
Height
57.2 in
101.6
160
97.2
156.3
160 in
Length
156.3 in
101.6 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
2557 lb
Curb Weight
2511 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3505 lb

Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.8 %

General
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CHZ*
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 BlueMotion
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
127 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Performance
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
118 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
21.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.71 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
21.67 lb/hp
26.71 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
55 mpg
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
46 mpg
55 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
41 mpg
city
45 mpg
50 mpg
highway
62 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
548 mi
Range
651 mi
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
548 mi
651 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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).
81.4 kWh
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
96.6 kWh
81.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
161 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
994 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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