The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF DCT7 (18 - ..) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - ..)
€ 21,700

€ 21,000

€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI SCR.
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
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 1.6 TDI SCR
2557 lb
Curb Weight
2873 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb

Weight Difference:
315 lb
10.97 %

General
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
YB
Generation
AW
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 SCR
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 2700 rpm
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
118 hp
94 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
127 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
118 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
21.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.56 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
21.67 lb/hp
30.56 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
60 mpg
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
46 mpg
60 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
41 mpg
city
53 mpg
50 mpg
highway
65 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
548 mi
Range
638 mi
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
548 mi
638 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
80.3 kWh
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
96.6 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6
224 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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