The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.4 (11 - 15) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 14)
€ 14,500
€ 19,200
€ 14,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The KIA Rio 1.4 is 3 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.2 TSI.
KIA Rio 1.4
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
159.3
97.2
156.3
159.3 in
Length
156.3 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
2515 lb
Curb Weight
2482 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.31 %
General
KIA Rio 1.4
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
108 hp
104 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
101 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
101 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Performance
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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23.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.87 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
23.29 lb/hp
23.87 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
43 mpg
44 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
33 mpg
city
34 mpg
52 mpg
highway
53 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
486 mi
Range
528 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
486 mi
528 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
100.4 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
104.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
1045 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
