The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 MPI (18 - ..) vs. KIA Rio 5-door 1.4 ISG (11 - 15)
€ 14,300

€ 16,800

€ 14,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,800
ⓘ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 0.3 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the KIA Rio 1.4 ISG.
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
56.9
68.9
77.3
57.3
67.7
78.1
68.9 in
Width
67.7 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.9 in
Height
57.3 in
100.4
159.6
101.2
159.3
159.6 in
Length
159.3 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
2480 lb
Curb Weight
2515 lb
3505 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb

Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.39 %

General
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
AW
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DSG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
79 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
79 hp
108 hp
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
69 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
101 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
69 lb‑ft
101 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
106 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
15.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
702 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
▶ REPLAY
31.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.29 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
31.39 lb/hp
23.29 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
49 mpg
44 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
39 mpg
city
35 mpg
57 mpg
highway
52 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
518 mi
Range
504 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
518 mi
504 mi
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
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).
100.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
90.9 kWh
100.4 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
211 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft







31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft