The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (18 - 19) vs. VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT (14 - 17)
€ 20,000
€ 19,100
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100
ⓘ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 0.1 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT.
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
57.1
67.9
78.3
57.2
66.2
74.8
67.9 in
Width
66.2 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.1 in
Height
57.2 in
101.6
160
97.2
156.4
160 in
Length
156.4 in
101.6 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
2564 lb
Curb Weight
2460 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3549 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
4.06 %
General
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CHZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
98 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
98 hp
108 hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
98 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
98 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
Performance
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
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26.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.78 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
26.16 lb/hp
22.78 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
37 mpg
52 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
43 mpg
highway
59 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
444 mi
Range
621 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
444 mi
621 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
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 1.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
243 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
963 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
