The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 TGI (Natural Gas) (17 - 20) vs. KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF (18 - ..)
€ 19,800

€ 20,000

€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF.
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
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 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2557 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
7.92 %

General
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
AW
Generation
YB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 TGI
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
Straight-three engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DBY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
89 hp
118 hp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
118 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
118 lb‑ft
127 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
114 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 TGI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
▶ REPLAY
31.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.67 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
31.21 lb/hp
21.67 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
Fuel Economy
11 lb✽
( 8 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
46 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
8 MPGe
46 mpg
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
14.5 lb
city
39 mpg
9.2 lb
highway
52 mpg
26 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
240 mi
Range
548 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
240 mi
548 mi
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
Environmental Impact
22.7 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
22.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft





29 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.2 cu ft