The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 5-door 1.4 ISG (15 - 17) vs. VW Polo 1.0 MPI (17 - 18)
€ 16,600

€ 13,000

€ 16,600
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The KIA Rio 1.4 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 1.4 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 1.4 ISG
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
2544 lb
Curb Weight
2436 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3549 lb

Weight Difference:
108 lb
4.25 %

General
KIA Rio 1.4 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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
108 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
64 hp
at 5100 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
108 hp
64 hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
101 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
101 lb‑ft
70 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Performance
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
102 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
705 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 MPI
▶ REPLAY
23.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
38.06 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
23.56 lb/hp
38.06 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
50 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
47 mpg
50 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
36 mpg
city
40 mpg
56 mpg
highway
57 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
534 mi
Range
529 mi
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
534 mi
529 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
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 1.4 ISG
94.8 kWh
89 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
983 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