The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18) vs. KIA Rio 1.2 (11 - 15)
€ 18,700
€ 11,000
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 11,000
ⓘ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 0.8 cm longer, 3.1 cm wider and 0.9 cm lower than the KIA Rio 1.2.
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
KIA Rio 1.2
1446
1751
1964
1455
1720
1985
1751 mm
Width
1720 mm
1964 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1985 mm
1446 mm
Height
1455 mm
2551
4053
2570
4045
4053 mm
Length
4045 mm
2551 mm
Wheelbase
2570 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
KIA Rio 1.2
1180 kg
Kerb Weight
1104 kg
1680 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1560 kg
Weight Difference:
76 kg
6.44 %
General
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
KIA Rio 1.2
AW
Generation
UB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
KIA Rio 1.2
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DKL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
999 CC
Engine Capacity
1248 CC
94 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
94 bhp
84 bhp
KIA Rio 1.2
175 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
121 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
175 NM
121 NM
KIA Rio 1.2
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
KIA Rio 1.2
116 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.2
▶ REPLAY
12.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.14 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
12.55 kg/bhp
13.14 kg/bhp
KIA Rio 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
KIA Rio 1.2
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
61 mpg
55 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2
50 mpg
city
45 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
40 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
541 mi
Range
524 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
541 mi
524 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
87.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
KIA Rio 1.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
105 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
KIA Rio 1.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
456 kg
351 L
Boot Capacity
288 L
1125 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
923 L
