The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (18 - 19) vs. VW Polo 1.2 BMT (10 - 14)
€ 20,000
€ 14,200
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,200
ⓘ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 0.6 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.2 BMT.
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
57.1
67.9
78.3
57.7
66.2
74.8
67.9 in
Width
66.2 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.1 in
Height
57.7 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 BMT
2564 lb
Curb Weight
2363 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3417 lb
Weight Difference:
201 lb
7.84 %
General
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.2 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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGP*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
98 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
69 hp
at 5400 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
98 hp
69 hp
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
98 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
98 lb‑ft
83 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
Performance
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
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26.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.25 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
26.16 lb/hp
34.25 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
45 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
37 mpg
45 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
31 mpg
city
35 mpg
43 mpg
highway
55 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
444 mi
Range
537 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
444 mi
537 mi
VW Polo 1.2 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).
98.5 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
119.4 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
963 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
