The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG (11 - 15) vs. VW Polo 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)
€ 14,900
€ 18,400
€ 14,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400
ⓘ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 ISG is just 0.3 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 TSI.
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
57.3
67.7
78.1
56.9
68.9
77.3
67.7 in
Width
68.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
57.3 in
Height
56.9 in
101.2
159.3
100.4
159.6
159.3 in
Length
159.6 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
2434 lb
Curb Weight
2546 lb
3439 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
4.4 %
General
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
UB
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
84 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
84 hp
114 hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
89 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
89 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Performance
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
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
561 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
28.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.33 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
28.98 lb/hp
22.33 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
51 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
47 mpg
51 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
39 mpg
city
41 mpg
55 mpg
highway
59 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
534 mi
Range
541 mi
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
534 mi
541 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
94.8 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 ISG
94.8 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1005 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
