The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG (11 - 15) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 14,900
€ 17,100
€ 14,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,100
ⓘ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 ISG is 3 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT.
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
57.3
67.7
78.1
58.5
66.2
74.8
67.7 in
Width
66.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.3 in
Height
58.5 in
101.2
159.3
97.2
156.3
159.3 in
Length
156.3 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
2434 lb
Curb Weight
2441 lb
3439 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3483 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.29 %
General
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
UB
Generation
6R
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
84 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
84 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
89 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
89 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
103 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.43 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
28.98 lb/hp
27.43 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
48 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
47 mpg
48 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
39 mpg
city
40 mpg
55 mpg
highway
55 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
534 mi
Range
570 mi
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
534 mi
570 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
92.9 kWh
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
94.8 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1005 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
