The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (17 - 18) vs. VW Polo GTI OPF (18 - 19)
€ 19,500
€ 23,600
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘ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 OPF.
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo GTI OPF
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 OPF
2553 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
368 lb
12.6 %
General
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo GTI OPF
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 manual transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo GTI OPF
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 OPF
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 OPF
Performance
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo GTI OPF
103 mph
Maximum Speed
149 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 OPF
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26.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.83 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
26.05 lb/hp
14.83 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo GTI OPF
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
37 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
39 mpg
37 mpg
VW Polo GTI OPF
29 mpg
city
29 mpg
48 mpg
highway
46 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
459 mi
Range
395 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
459 mi
395 mi
VW Polo GTI OPF
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).
119.4 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
115.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Polo GTI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo GTI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
974 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
31.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
