The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (17 - 18) vs. VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18)
€ 19,500
€ 24,000
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The KIA Rio 1.4 is just 0.1 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the VW Polo GTI.
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo GTI
57.1
67.9
78.3
56.6
68.9
77.3
67.9 in
Width
68.9 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
57.1 in
Height
56.6 in
101.6
160
100.4
160.1
160 in
Length
160.1 in
101.6 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo GTI
2553 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
434 lb
14.53 %
General
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo GTI
YB
Generation
AW
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
98 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4400 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
98 hp
197 hp
VW Polo GTI
98 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
98 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI
Performance
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo GTI
103 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
▶ REPLAY
26.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.16 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
26.05 lb/hp
15.16 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
40 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
39 mpg
40 mpg
VW Polo GTI
29 mpg
city
31 mpg
48 mpg
highway
48 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
459 mi
Range
421 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
459 mi
421 mi
VW Polo GTI
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).
111.8 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
115.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
974 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
31.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
