The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 TSI (17 - 18) vs. KIA Rio 1.4 (17 - 18)
€ 17,200
€ 18,800
€ 17,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,800
ⓘ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 TSI is just 0.5 inches shorter, an inch wider and 0.2 inches lower than the KIA Rio 1.4.
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
KIA Rio 1.4
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 1.4
2524 lb
Curb Weight
2491 lb
3616 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3483 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.31 %
General
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
KIA Rio 1.4
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
KIA Rio 1.4
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DKL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
98 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
94 hp
98 hp
KIA Rio 1.4
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
98 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
98 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.4
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
KIA Rio 1.4
116 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4
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26.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.42 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
26.85 lb/hp
25.42 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
53 mpg
47 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
43 mpg
city
37 mpg
62 mpg
highway
55 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
565 mi
Range
559 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
565 mi
559 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
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).
94.8 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
83.4 kWh
94.8 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
KIA Rio 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 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
