The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG (11 - 15) vs. VW Polo GTI OPF DSG (18 - 20)
€ 14,900

€ 25,200

€ 14,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The KIA Rio 1.2 ISG is 0.9 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the VW Polo GTI OPF.
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo GTI OPF
57.3
67.7
78.1
56.6
68.9
77.3
67.7 in
Width
68.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
57.3 in
Height
56.6 in
101.2
159.3
100.4
160.1
159.3 in
Length
160.1 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo GTI OPF
2434 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3439 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
553 lb
18.51 %

General
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo GTI OPF
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo GTI OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
84 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4400 rpm
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
84 hp
197 hp
VW Polo GTI OPF
89 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
89 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI OPF
Performance
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo GTI OPF
103 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo GTI OPF
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28.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.16 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
28.98 lb/hp
15.16 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo GTI OPF
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
39 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
47 mpg
39 mpg
VW Polo GTI OPF
39 mpg
city
32 mpg
55 mpg
highway
44 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
534 mi
Range
408 mi
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
534 mi
408 mi
VW Polo GTI OPF
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).
115.6 kWh
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
94.8 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Polo GTI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo GTI OPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1005 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft







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