The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18) vs. KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF (18 - ..)
€ 18,700

€ 19,300

€ 18,700
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
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 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF.
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
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 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
2601 lb
Curb Weight
2546 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
2.11 %

General
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
AW
Generation
YB
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
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DKL*
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
94 hp
99 hp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
127 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
116 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
▶ REPLAY
27.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.72 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
27.67 lb/hp
25.72 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
47 mpg
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
41 mpg
city
41 mpg
59 mpg
highway
52 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
541 mi
Range
559 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
541 mi
559 mi
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
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
87.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft







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