The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (15 - 16) vs. VW Polo BlueGT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 15,600
€ 21,800
€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘ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 3.1 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Polo BlueGT.
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo BlueGT
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
159.4
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 BlueGT
2588 lb
Curb Weight
2681 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3616 lb
Weight Difference:
93 lb
3.47 %
General
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo BlueGT
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 BlueGT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPT*
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
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
108 hp
138 hp
VW Polo BlueGT
101 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
101 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo BlueGT
Performance
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo BlueGT
106 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo BlueGT
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23.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
23.96 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
VW Polo BlueGT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo BlueGT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
37 mpg
52 mpg
VW Polo BlueGT
28 mpg
city
42 mpg
47 mpg
highway
60 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
424 mi
Range
621 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
424 mi
621 mi
VW Polo BlueGT
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).
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).
85.3 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
119.4 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Polo BlueGT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo BlueGT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
935 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
