The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (18 - 19) vs. VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14)
€ 20,000
€ 22,900
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900
ⓘ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 3.5 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Polo GTI.
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo GTI
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
156.5
160 in
Length
156.5 in
101.6 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo GTI
2564 lb
Curb Weight
2798 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
234 lb
8.36 %
General
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo GTI
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
7-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 gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
98 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6200 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
98 hp
178 hp
VW Polo GTI
98 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
98 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI
Performance
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo GTI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
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26.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.72 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
26.16 lb/hp
15.72 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
37 mpg
40 mpg
VW Polo GTI
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
43 mpg
highway
46 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
444 mi
Range
474 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
444 mi
474 mi
VW Polo GTI
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).
111.8 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
119.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
963 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
