The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG (15 - 17) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 14,700
€ 16,700
€ 14,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,700
ⓘ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 3.1 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.2 TSI.
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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
159.4
97.2
156.3
159.4 in
Length
156.3 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
2454 lb
Curb Weight
2429 lb
3439 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3483 lb
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.98 %
General
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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
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
83 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
83 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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
Performance
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
104 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.29 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
29.57 lb/hp
27.29 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
46 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
50 mpg
46 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
city
36 mpg
57 mpg
highway
53 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
569 mi
Range
548 mi
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
569 mi
548 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
89 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).
96.6 kWh
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
89 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
985 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
