The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17) vs. KIA Rio 1.4 ISG (11 - 15)
€ 18,400

€ 16,100

€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,100
ⓘ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 ISG.
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
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 ISG
2511 lb
Curb Weight
2515 lb
3505 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb

Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.16 %

General
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
6R
Generation
UB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
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 ISG
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 ISG
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
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 ISG
▶ REPLAY
26.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.29 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
26.71 lb/hp
23.29 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
55 mpg
44 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
45 mpg
city
35 mpg
62 mpg
highway
52 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
651 mi
Range
504 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
651 mi
504 mi
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
Environmental Impact
81.4 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).
100.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
81.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
161 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
994 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