The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.2 (11 - 15) vs. VW Polo 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 11,000
€ 19,900
€ 11,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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 1.2 is just 0.8 cm shorter, 3.1 cm narrower and 0.9 cm taller than the VW Polo 1.0 TSI.
KIA Rio 1.2
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
1455
1720
1985
1446
1751
1964
1720 mm
Width
1751 mm
1985 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1964 mm
1455 mm
Height
1446 mm
2570
4045
2551
4053
4045 mm
Length
4053 mm
2570 mm
Wheelbase
2551 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.2
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
1104 kg
Kerb Weight
1190 kg
1560 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1660 kg
Weight Difference:
86 kg
7.23 %
General
KIA Rio 1.2
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
UB
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.2
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1248 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
84 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.2
84 bhp
114 bhp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
121 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.2
121 NM
200 NM
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Performance
KIA Rio 1.2
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
103 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
13.14 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.44 kg/bhp
KIA Rio 1.2
13.14 kg/bhp
10.44 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.2
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
60 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2
55 mpg
60 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
45 mpg
city
50 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
43 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 L
524 mi
Range
529 mi
KIA Rio 1.2
524 mi
529 mi
VW Polo 1.0 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).
89 kWh
KIA Rio 1.2
96.6 kWh
89 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
107 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.2
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
456 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
288 L
Boot Capacity
351 L
923 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1125 L
