The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG (11 - 15) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 17)
€ 16,100
€ 17,200
€ 16,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,200
ⓘ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 ISG is 2.9 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT.
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
57.3
67.7
78.1
57.6
66.2
74.8
67.7 in
Width
66.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.3 in
Height
57.6 in
101.2
159.3
97.2
156.4
159.3 in
Length
156.4 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
2515 lb
Curb Weight
2441 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.98 %
General
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
UB
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4800 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
108 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
101 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
101 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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23.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.43 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
23.29 lb/hp
27.43 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
50 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
44 mpg
50 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
35 mpg
city
40 mpg
52 mpg
highway
59 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
504 mi
Range
595 mi
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
504 mi
595 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
100.4 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 ISG
100.4 kWh
89 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
1131 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
