The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (14 - 17) vs. KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF (18 - ..)
€ 16,900

€ 19,300

€ 16,900
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is 3.7 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF.
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
57.2
66.2
74.8
57.1
67.9
78.3
66.2 in
Width
67.9 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.2 in
Height
57.1 in
97.2
156.3
101.6
160
156.3 in
Length
160 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
2449 lb
Curb Weight
2546 lb
3439 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb

Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.81 %

General
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
6R
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 BlueMotion
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CHZ*
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 BlueMotion
94 hp
99 hp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
118 lb‑ft
127 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
119 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
▶ REPLAY
26.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.72 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
26.05 lb/hp
25.72 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
56 mpg
47 mpg
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
46 mpg
city
41 mpg
64 mpg
highway
52 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
665 mi
Range
559 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
665 mi
559 mi
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
Environmental Impact
79.5 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 BlueMotion
79.5 kWh
94.8 kWh
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
990 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft







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