The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.4 (15 - 17) vs. VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (14 - 17)
€ 14,600
€ 16,900
€ 14,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Rio 1.4 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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
156.3
159.4 in
Length
156.3 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
2529 lb
Curb Weight
2449 lb
3505 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3439 lb
Weight Difference:
79 lb
3.12 %
General
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CHZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
108 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
108 hp
94 hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
101 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
101 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Performance
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
115 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
23.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.05 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
23.42 lb/hp
26.05 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
56 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
43 mpg
56 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
33 mpg
city
46 mpg
52 mpg
highway
64 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
486 mi
Range
665 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
486 mi
665 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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).
79.5 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
104.1 kWh
79.5 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
977 lb
Maximum Payload
990 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
