The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (11 - 15) vs. VW Polo 1.4 (09 - 14)
€ 15,500
€ 16,300
€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,300
ⓘ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 3 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.4.
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.4
57.3
67.7
78.1
58.5
66.2
74.8
67.7 in
Width
66.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.3 in
Height
58.5 in
101.2
159.3
97.2
156.3
159.3 in
Length
156.3 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.4
2575 lb
Curb Weight
2359 lb
3594 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3417 lb
Weight Difference:
216 lb
8.39 %
General
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.4
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 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
108 hp
84 hp
VW Polo 1.4
101 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
101 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.4
Performance
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.4
106 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.4
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23.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.08 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
23.84 lb/hp
28.08 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.4
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
37 mpg
40 mpg
VW Polo 1.4
28 mpg
city
29 mpg
44 mpg
highway
50 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
418 mi
Range
474 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
418 mi
474 mi
VW Polo 1.4
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).
111.8 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
121.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Polo 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1019 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
