The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG (11 - 15) vs. VW Polo 5-door GTI DSG (14 - 17)
€ 16,100
€ 24,800
€ 16,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Rio 1.4 ISG is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Polo GTI.
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
VW Polo GTI
57.3
67.7
78.1
57.1
66.2
74.8
67.7 in
Width
66.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.3 in
Height
57.1 in
101.2
159.3
97.2
156.8
159.3 in
Length
156.8 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
VW Polo GTI
2515 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
306 lb
10.84 %
General
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
VW Polo GTI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
VW Polo GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DAJ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
108 hp
189 hp
VW Polo GTI
101 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
101 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI
Performance
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
VW Polo GTI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
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23.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.93 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
23.29 lb/hp
14.93 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
42 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
44 mpg
42 mpg
VW Polo GTI
35 mpg
city
33 mpg
52 mpg
highway
50 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
504 mi
Range
500 mi
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
504 mi
500 mi
VW Polo GTI
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).
106.1 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
100.4 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
VW Polo GTI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
