The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 MPI (18 - 19) vs. KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 (17 - 18)
€ 13,700
€ 19,300
€ 13,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300
ⓘ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 VW Polo 1.0 MPI is just 0.5 inches shorter, an inch wider and 0.2 inches lower than the KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100.
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
56.9
68.9
77.3
57.1
67.9
78.3
68.9 in
Width
67.9 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.9 in
Height
57.1 in
100.4
159.6
101.6
160
159.6 in
Length
160 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
101.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
2480 lb
Curb Weight
2546 lb
3395 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.59 %
General
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
AW
Generation
YB
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
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DFN*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
64 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
64 hp
99 hp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
69 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
69 lb‑ft
127 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
102 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
16.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
▶ REPLAY
38.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.72 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
38.75 lb/hp
25.72 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
49 mpg
52 mpg
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
40 mpg
city
45 mpg
57 mpg
highway
57 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
518 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
518 mi
621 mi
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
85.3 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
90.9 kWh
85.3 kWh
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.2 cu ft
