The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (14 - 17) vs. KIA Rio 1.4 (11 - 15)
€ 16,900
€ 14,500
€ 16,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the KIA Rio 1.4.
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
KIA Rio 1.4
57.2
66.2
74.8
57.3
67.7
78.1
66.2 in
Width
67.7 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.2 in
Height
57.3 in
97.2
156.3
101.2
159.3
156.3 in
Length
159.3 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
KIA Rio 1.4
2449 lb
Curb Weight
2515 lb
3439 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.62 %
General
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
KIA Rio 1.4
6R
Generation
UB
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 BlueMotion
KIA Rio 1.4
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CHZ*
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
108 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
94 hp
108 hp
KIA Rio 1.4
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
101 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
118 lb‑ft
101 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.4
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
KIA Rio 1.4
119 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4
▶ REPLAY
26.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.29 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
26.05 lb/hp
23.29 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
56 mpg
43 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
46 mpg
city
33 mpg
64 mpg
highway
52 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
665 mi
Range
486 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
665 mi
486 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
79.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
KIA Rio 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
990 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
