The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF DCT7 (18 - ..) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14)
€ 21,700
€ 19,700
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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 1.4 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI.
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
57.1
67.9
78.3
58.5
66.2
74.8
67.9 in
Width
66.2 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.1 in
Height
58.5 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 1.6 TDI
2557 lb
Curb Weight
2551 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.27 %
General
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
YB
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
118 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
127 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Performance
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.66 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
21.67 lb/hp
28.66 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
55 mpg
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
46 mpg
55 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
41 mpg
city
45 mpg
50 mpg
highway
64 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 1.6 TDI
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).
88.5 kWh
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
96.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
