The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (18 - 19) vs. VW Polo 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 20,000
€ 19,900
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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 0.5 inches longer, an inch narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 TSI.
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
57.1
67.9
78.3
56.9
68.9
77.3
67.9 in
Width
68.9 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
57.1 in
Height
56.9 in
101.6
160
100.4
159.6
160 in
Length
159.6 in
101.6 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
2564 lb
Curb Weight
2624 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3660 lb
Weight Difference:
60 lb
2.29 %
General
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
98 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
98 hp
114 hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
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
Performance
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
26.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.02 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
26.16 lb/hp
23.02 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
50 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
37 mpg
50 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
31 mpg
city
42 mpg
43 mpg
highway
56 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
444 mi
Range
529 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
444 mi
529 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
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).
89 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
119.4 kWh
89 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
243 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
963 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
