The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.2 (11 - 15) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI DSG (11 - 14)
€ 11,000
€ 18,100
€ 11,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,100
ⓘ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 1.2 is 7.5 cm longer, 3.8 cm wider and 3 cm lower than the VW Polo 1.2 TSI.
KIA Rio 1.2
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
1455
1720
1985
1485
1682
1901
1720 mm
Width
1682 mm
1985 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1901 mm
1455 mm
Height
1485 mm
2570
4045
2470
3970
4045 mm
Length
3970 mm
2570 mm
Wheelbase
2470 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.2
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
1104 kg
Kerb Weight
1129 kg
1560 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1610 kg
Weight Difference:
25 kg
2.21 %
General
KIA Rio 1.2
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
UB
Generation
6R
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 1.2 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1248 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
84 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.2
84 bhp
89 bhp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
121 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.2
121 NM
160 NM
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Performance
KIA Rio 1.2
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
103 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
13.14 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.69 kg/bhp
KIA Rio 1.2
13.14 kg/bhp
12.69 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.2
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
53 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2
55 mpg
53 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
45 mpg
city
40 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
43 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
524 mi
Range
528 mi
KIA Rio 1.2
524 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 1.2
96.6 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.2
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
456 kg
Maximum Payload
481 kg
288 L
Boot Capacity
280 L
923 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
952 L
