The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (15 - 16) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17)

€ 15,600
KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (15 - 16) KIA Rio 1.4
€ 17,600
 VW Polo 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17) VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The KIA Rio 1.4 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
57.3
Blueprint KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (15 - 16)
67.7
78.1
57.2
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17)
66.2
74.8
67.7 in
Width
66.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.3 in
Height
57.2 in
Blueprint KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (15 - 16)
101.2
159.4
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17)
97.2
156.3
159.4 in
Length
156.3 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
2588 lb
Curb Weight
2511 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3505 lb
KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.98 %
VW Polo 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17)

General

KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CHZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
108 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
108 hp
94 hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
101 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
101 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
106 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

600 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.4

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
23.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.71 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
23.96 lb/hp
26.71 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
55 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
37 mpg
55 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
28 mpg
city
45 mpg
47 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
424 mi
Range
651 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
424 mi
651 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
81.4 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
119.4 kWh
81.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
161 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
994 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft