The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.4 (17 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - ..)
€ 18,800

€ 18,000

€ 18,800
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 0.5 inches longer, an inch narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF.
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
57.1
67.9
78.3
56.9
68.9
77.3
67.9 in
Width
68.9 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
57.1 in
Height
56.9 in
101.6
160
100.4
159.6
160 in
Length
159.6 in
101.6 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
2491 lb
Curb Weight
2524 lb
3483 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3549 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.31 %

General
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
YB
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
98 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
98 hp
94 hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
98 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
98 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
Performance
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
109 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
25.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.85 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
25.42 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
47 mpg
combined
51 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
47 mpg
51 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
37 mpg
city
44 mpg
55 mpg
highway
57 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
559 mi
Range
541 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
559 mi
541 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
87.2 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
94.8 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







31.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft