The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.2 (11 - 15) vs. VW Polo BlueGT (12 - 14)
€ 11,000
€ 20,400
€ 11,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘ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 0.7 cm lower than the VW Polo BlueGT.
KIA Rio 1.2
VW Polo BlueGT
1455
1720
1985
1462
1682
1901
1720 mm
Width
1682 mm
1985 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1901 mm
1455 mm
Height
1462 mm
2570
4045
2470
3970
4045 mm
Length
3970 mm
2570 mm
Wheelbase
2470 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.2
VW Polo BlueGT
1104 kg
Kerb Weight
1212 kg
1560 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1630 kg
Weight Difference:
108 kg
8.91 %
General
KIA Rio 1.2
VW Polo BlueGT
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.2
VW Polo BlueGT
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1248 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
84 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.2
84 bhp
138 bhp
VW Polo BlueGT
121 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.2
121 NM
250 NM
VW Polo BlueGT
Performance
KIA Rio 1.2
VW Polo BlueGT
103 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec
VW Polo BlueGT
▶ REPLAY
13.14 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.78 kg/bhp
KIA Rio 1.2
13.14 kg/bhp
8.78 kg/bhp
VW Polo BlueGT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.2
VW Polo BlueGT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
61 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2
55 mpg
61 mpg
VW Polo BlueGT
45 mpg
city
49 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
43 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
524 mi
Range
608 mi
KIA Rio 1.2
524 mi
608 mi
VW Polo BlueGT
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).
87.2 kWh
KIA Rio 1.2
96.6 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Polo BlueGT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
107 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.2
VW Polo BlueGT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
456 kg
Maximum Payload
418 kg
288 L
Boot Capacity
280 L
923 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
952 L
