The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 5-door 1.2 ISG (15 - 17) vs. VW Polo 1.0 MPI (17 - 18)
€ 15,800
€ 14,000
€ 15,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,000
ⓘ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 ISG is just 0.1 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 MPI.
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
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
159.4
100.4
159.6
159.4 in
Length
159.6 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
2485 lb
Curb Weight
2436 lb
3439 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3549 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.97 %
General
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
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 ISG
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
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
83 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 6200 rpm
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
83 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
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 MPI
Performance
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
103 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
▶ REPLAY
29.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.92 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
29.94 lb/hp
32.92 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
50 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
50 mpg
50 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
40 mpg
city
40 mpg
57 mpg
highway
57 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
569 mi
Range
529 mi
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
569 mi
529 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Environmental Impact
89 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
89 kWh
89 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
955 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
