The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 5-door 1.2 (11 - 15) vs. VW Polo 1.0 MPI (18 - 19)
€ 11,700
€ 13,700
€ 11,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,700
ⓘ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 1.2 is just 0.3 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 MPI.
KIA Rio 1.2
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
57.3
67.7
78.1
56.9
68.9
77.3
67.7 in
Width
68.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
57.3 in
Height
56.9 in
101.2
159.3
100.4
159.6
159.3 in
Length
159.6 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.2
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
2434 lb
Curb Weight
2480 lb
3439 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3395 lb
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.85 %
General
KIA Rio 1.2
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
UB
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.2
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*DFN*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
84 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
64 hp
at 5100 rpm
KIA Rio 1.2
84 hp
64 hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
89 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
69 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
KIA Rio 1.2
89 lb‑ft
69 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Performance
KIA Rio 1.2
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
103 mph
Maximum Speed
102 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
16.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
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28.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
38.75 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.2
28.98 lb/hp
38.75 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.2
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
49 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2
46 mpg
49 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
37 mpg
city
40 mpg
53 mpg
highway
57 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
524 mi
Range
518 mi
KIA Rio 1.2
524 mi
518 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
90.9 kWh
KIA Rio 1.2
96.6 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.2
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1005 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
