The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG (11 - 15) vs. VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (11 - 14)
€ 14,900

€ 17,900

€ 14,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,900
ⓘ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 1.6 BiFuel.
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
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 1.6 BiFuel
2434 lb
Curb Weight
2509 lb
3439 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb

Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.99 %

General
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
UB
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CNK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
84 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
81 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
84 hp
81 hp
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
89 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
89 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
103 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
28.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.98 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
28.98 lb/hp
30.98 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
31 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
47 mpg
31 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
39 mpg
city
23 mpg
55 mpg
highway
39 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
534 mi
Range
425 mi
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
534 mi
425 mi
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
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).
112 kWh
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
94.8 kWh
112 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1005 lb
Maximum Payload
1019 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft