The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 (14 - 17) vs. KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (11 - 15)
€ 14,400
€ 15,500
€ 14,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500
ⓘ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 VW Polo 1.0 is 2.9 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.4.
VW Polo 1.0
KIA Rio 1.4
57.6
66.2
74.8
57.3
67.7
78.1
66.2 in
Width
67.7 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.6 in
Height
57.3 in
97.2
156.4
101.2
159.3
156.4 in
Length
159.3 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.0
KIA Rio 1.4
2315 lb
Curb Weight
2575 lb
3461 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3594 lb
Weight Difference:
260 lb
10.1 %
General
VW Polo 1.0
KIA Rio 1.4
6R
Generation
UB
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.0
KIA Rio 1.4
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CHY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
74 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Polo 1.0
74 hp
108 hp
KIA Rio 1.4
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
101 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
VW Polo 1.0
70 lb‑ft
101 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.4
Performance
VW Polo 1.0
KIA Rio 1.4
107 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
14.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4
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31.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.84 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0
31.28 lb/hp
23.84 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Polo 1.0
46 mpg
37 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
37 mpg
city
28 mpg
53 mpg
highway
44 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
548 mi
Range
418 mi
VW Polo 1.0
548 mi
418 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
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).
121.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.0
96.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0
KIA Rio 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1019 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
