The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (15 - 16) vs. VW Polo R WRC (13 - 13)
€ 15,600
€ 33,900
€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The KIA Rio 1.4 is 2 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Polo R WRC.
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo R WRC
57.3
67.7
78.1
57.4
66.2
74.8
67.7 in
Width
66.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.3 in
Height
57.4 in
101.2
159.4
97.1
157.5
159.4 in
Length
157.5 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo R WRC
2588 lb
Curb Weight
2919 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
11.34 %
General
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo R WRC
UB
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo R WRC
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
108 hp
217 hp
VW Polo R WRC
101 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
101 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Polo R WRC
Performance
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo R WRC
106 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo R WRC
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23.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.45 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
23.96 lb/hp
13.45 lb/hp
VW Polo R WRC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo R WRC
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
37 mpg
31 mpg
VW Polo R WRC
28 mpg
city
23 mpg
47 mpg
highway
39 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
424 mi
Range
373 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
424 mi
373 mi
VW Polo R WRC
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).
142.1 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
119.4 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW Polo R WRC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo R WRC
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
763 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft
