The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 5-door 1.2 ISG (11 - 15) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.0 BMT (14 - 17)
€ 15,600

€ 13,000

€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,000
ⓘ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 1.2 ISG is 2.9 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.0 BMT.
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo 1.0 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 1.2 ISG
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
2434 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3439 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3461 lb

Weight Difference:
108 lb
4.44 %

General
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
UB
Generation
6R
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 ISG
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CHY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
84 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
59 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
84 hp
59 hp
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
89 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
89 lb‑ft
70 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
Performance
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
103 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
705 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
39.42 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
28.98 lb/hp
39.42 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
50 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
47 mpg
50 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
39 mpg
city
41 mpg
55 mpg
highway
57 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
534 mi
Range
595 mi
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
534 mi
595 mi
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
Environmental Impact
94.8 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 1.2 ISG
94.8 kWh
89 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1005 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft