The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (11 - 15) vs. VW Polo 1.0 (14 - 17)
€ 15,500
€ 14,400
€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,400
ⓘ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 2.9 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.0.
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.0
57.3
67.7
78.1
57.6
66.2
74.8
67.7 in
Width
66.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.3 in
Height
57.6 in
101.2
159.3
97.2
156.4
159.3 in
Length
156.4 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.0
2575 lb
Curb Weight
2315 lb
3594 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3461 lb
Weight Difference:
260 lb
10.1 %
General
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.0
UB
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.0
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CHY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
108 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 6200 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
108 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.0
101 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
101 lb‑ft
70 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0
Performance
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.0
106 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0
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23.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.28 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
23.84 lb/hp
31.28 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.0
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
46 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
37 mpg
46 mpg
VW Polo 1.0
28 mpg
city
37 mpg
44 mpg
highway
53 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
418 mi
Range
548 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
418 mi
548 mi
VW Polo 1.0
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
96.6 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
121.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Polo 1.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.0
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1019 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
