The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (11 - 15) vs. VW Polo 1.0 MPI (18 - ..)
€ 15,500
€ 14,300
€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,300
ⓘ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 0.3 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 MPI.
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
57.3
67.7
78.1
56.9
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
101.2
159.3
100.4
159.6
159.3 in
Length
159.6 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
2575 lb
Curb Weight
2480 lb
3594 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3505 lb
Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.69 %
General
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
UB
Generation
AW
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 MPI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*DSG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
108 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5100 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
108 hp
79 hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
101 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
69 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
101 lb‑ft
69 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Performance
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
106 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
702 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
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23.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.39 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
23.84 lb/hp
31.39 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
49 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
37 mpg
49 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
28 mpg
city
39 mpg
44 mpg
highway
57 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
418 mi
Range
518 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
418 mi
518 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
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).
90.9 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
121.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1019 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
