The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (17 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 19,500
€ 19,400
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,400
ⓘ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 3.7 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT.
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
57.1
67.9
78.3
58.5
66.2
74.8
67.9 in
Width
66.2 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.1 in
Height
58.5 in
101.6
160
97.2
156.3
160 in
Length
156.3 in
101.6 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
2553 lb
Curb Weight
2504 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.92 %
General
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
YB
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 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
98 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
98 hp
104 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
98 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
98 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
103 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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26.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.08 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
26.05 lb/hp
24.08 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
47 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
39 mpg
47 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
29 mpg
city
41 mpg
48 mpg
highway
52 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
459 mi
Range
559 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
459 mi
559 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
94.8 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
115.6 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
974 lb
Maximum Payload
1023 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
