The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG (15 - 17) vs. VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14)
€ 14,700
€ 22,900
€ 14,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Rio 1.2 ISG is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.9 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the VW Polo GTI.
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo GTI
57.3
67.7
78.1
57.2
66.2
74.8
67.7 in
Width
66.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.3 in
Height
57.2 in
101.2
159.4
97.2
156.5
159.4 in
Length
156.5 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo GTI
2454 lb
Curb Weight
2798 lb
3439 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
344 lb
12.3 %
General
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo GTI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
83 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6200 rpm
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
83 hp
178 hp
VW Polo GTI
89 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
89 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI
Performance
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo GTI
104 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
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29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.72 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
29.57 lb/hp
15.72 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
40 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
50 mpg
40 mpg
VW Polo GTI
40 mpg
city
31 mpg
57 mpg
highway
46 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
569 mi
Range
474 mi
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
569 mi
474 mi
VW Polo GTI
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).
111.8 kWh
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
89 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo GTI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
985 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
