The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 MPI (17 - 18) vs. KIA Rio 1.2 (18 - ..)
€ 14,000
€ 12,000
€ 14,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 12,000
ⓘ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 VW Polo 1.0 MPI is just 0.5 inches shorter, an inch wider and 0.2 inches lower than the KIA Rio 1.2.
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
KIA Rio 1.2
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 1.2
2436 lb
Curb Weight
2447 lb
3549 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3439 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.45 %
General
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
KIA Rio 1.2
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 1.2
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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
74 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
83 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
74 hp
83 hp
KIA Rio 1.2
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
90 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
70 lb‑ft
90 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.2
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
KIA Rio 1.2
106 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.2
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32.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.48 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
32.92 lb/hp
29.48 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
KIA Rio 1.2
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
50 mpg
43 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2
40 mpg
city
36 mpg
57 mpg
highway
48 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
529 mi
Range
508 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
529 mi
508 mi
KIA Rio 1.2
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
89 kWh
104.1 kWh
KIA Rio 1.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
KIA Rio 1.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.2 cu ft
