The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 TSI (17 - 18) vs. KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 (17 - 18)
€ 17,200

€ 19,300

€ 17,200
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 TSI 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 TSI
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 TSI
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
2524 lb
Curb Weight
2546 lb
3616 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.86 %

General
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
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 TSI
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DKL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
94 hp
99 hp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
127 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
116 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
▶ REPLAY
26.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.72 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
26.85 lb/hp
25.72 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
53 mpg
52 mpg
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
43 mpg
city
45 mpg
62 mpg
highway
57 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
565 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
565 mi
621 mi
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
Environmental Impact
83.4 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 TSI
83.4 kWh
85.3 kWh
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 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