The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 TGI (Gasoline) (17 - 20) vs. KIA Rio 1.2 (18 - ..)
€ 19,800
€ 12,000
€ 19,800
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 TGI is just 0.5 inches shorter, an inch wider and 0.2 inches lower than the KIA Rio 1.2.
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
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 TGI
KIA Rio 1.2
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2447 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3439 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
11.92 %
General
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
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 TGI
KIA Rio 1.2
Straight-three engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DBY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
83 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
89 hp
83 hp
KIA Rio 1.2
118 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
90 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
118 lb‑ft
90 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.2
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
KIA Rio 1.2
114 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.2
▶ REPLAY
31.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.48 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
31.21 lb/hp
29.48 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
KIA Rio 1.2
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
49 mpg
43 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2
38 mpg
city
36 mpg
59 mpg
highway
48 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
518 mi
Range
508 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
518 mi
508 mi
KIA Rio 1.2
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
90.9 kWh
104.1 kWh
KIA Rio 1.2
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
KIA Rio 1.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
29 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.2 cu ft
