The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Rio 1.4 (15 - 17) vs. VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - ..)

€ 14,600
KIA Rio 1.4 (15 - 17) KIA Rio 1.4
€ 18,000
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - ..) VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
€ 14,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The KIA Rio 1.4 is just 0.1 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF.
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
57.3
Blueprint KIA Rio 1.4 (15 - 17)
67.7
78.1
56.9
Blueprint VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - ..)
68.9
77.3
67.7 in
Width
68.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
57.3 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint KIA Rio 1.4 (15 - 17)
101.2
159.4
Blueprint VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - ..)
100.4
159.6
159.4 in
Length
159.6 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
2529 lb
Curb Weight
2524 lb
3505 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3549 lb
KIA Rio 1.4 (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.16 %
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - ..)

General

KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
UB
Generation
AW
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 OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DKL*
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 OPF
101 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
101 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF

Performance

KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
115 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.4

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF

 REPLAY
23.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.85 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
23.42 lb/hp
26.85 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
51 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
43 mpg
51 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
33 mpg
city
44 mpg
52 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
486 mi
Range
541 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
486 mi
541 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
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).
87.2 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
104.1 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
977 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft