The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF DCT7 (18 - ..) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 14)
€ 21,700
€ 18,200
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,200
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI.
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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 1.2 TSI
2557 lb
Curb Weight
2482 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.93 %
General
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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 1.2 TSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
118 hp
104 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
127 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Performance
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.87 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
21.67 lb/hp
23.87 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
44 mpg
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
46 mpg
44 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
50 mpg
highway
53 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
548 mi
Range
528 mi
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
548 mi
528 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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).
100.4 kWh
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
96.6 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1045 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
