The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 17) vs. KIA Rio 1.2 (15 - 17)
€ 20,600
€ 10,000
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 10,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the KIA Rio 1.2.
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
KIA Rio 1.2
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
156.4
101.2
159.4
156.4 in
Length
159.4 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
KIA Rio 1.2
2529 lb
Curb Weight
2454 lb
3616 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3439 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.97 %
General
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
KIA Rio 1.2
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
KIA Rio 1.2
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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
83 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
108 hp
83 hp
KIA Rio 1.2
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
89 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
89 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.2
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
KIA Rio 1.2
122 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.2
▶ REPLAY
23.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
23.42 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
KIA Rio 1.2
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
51 mpg
47 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2
43 mpg
city
37 mpg
57 mpg
highway
56 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
608 mi
Range
534 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
608 mi
534 mi
KIA Rio 1.2
Environmental Impact
87.2 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 BMT
87.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
KIA Rio 1.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
KIA Rio 1.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
985 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
