The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.4 (18 - 19) vs. VW Polo GTI OPF DSG (18 - 20)
€ 18,800
€ 25,200
€ 18,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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, an inch narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the VW Polo GTI OPF.
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo GTI OPF
57.1
67.9
78.3
56.6
68.9
77.3
67.9 in
Width
68.9 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
57.1 in
Height
56.6 in
101.6
160
100.4
160.1
160 in
Length
160.1 in
101.6 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo GTI OPF
2491 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3483 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
16.6 %
General
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo GTI 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo GTI OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
98 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4400 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
98 hp
197 hp
VW Polo GTI OPF
98 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
98 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI OPF
Performance
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo GTI OPF
109 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI OPF
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25.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.16 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
25.42 lb/hp
15.16 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo GTI OPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
39 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
41 mpg
39 mpg
VW Polo GTI OPF
34 mpg
city
32 mpg
47 mpg
highway
44 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
490 mi
Range
408 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
490 mi
408 mi
VW Polo GTI OPF
Environmental Impact
108 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).
115.6 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
108 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Polo GTI OPF
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
224 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo GTI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
31.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
