The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.2 (17 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 12,000
€ 18,700
€ 12,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘ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 1.2 cm longer, 2.6 cm narrower and 0.4 cm taller than the VW Polo 1.0 TSI.
KIA Rio 1.2
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
1450
1725
1990
1446
1751
1964
1725 mm
Width
1751 mm
1990 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1964 mm
1450 mm
Height
1446 mm
2580
4065
2551
4053
4065 mm
Length
4053 mm
2580 mm
Wheelbase
2551 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.2
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
1110 kg
Kerb Weight
1180 kg
1560 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1680 kg
Weight Difference:
70 kg
5.93 %
General
KIA Rio 1.2
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
YB
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
*DKL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1248 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
83 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
94 bhp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.2
83 bhp
94 bhp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
122 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 2000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.2
122 NM
175 NM
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Performance
KIA Rio 1.2
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
107 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
179 m
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
13.37 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.55 kg/bhp
KIA Rio 1.2
13.37 kg/bhp
12.55 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.2
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
61 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2
59 mpg
61 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
47 mpg
city
50 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 L
583 mi
Range
541 mi
KIA Rio 1.2
583 mi
541 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
90.9 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
90.9 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
105 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.2
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
450 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
325 L
Boot Capacity
351 L
1103 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1125 L
