The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18) vs. KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (15 - 16)
€ 18,700
€ 15,600
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,600
ⓘ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 0.1 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the KIA Rio 1.4.
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
KIA Rio 1.4
56.9
68.9
77.3
57.3
67.7
78.1
68.9 in
Width
67.7 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.9 in
Height
57.3 in
100.4
159.6
101.2
159.4
159.6 in
Length
159.4 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
KIA Rio 1.4
2601 lb
Curb Weight
2588 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.5 %
General
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
KIA Rio 1.4
AW
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
KIA Rio 1.4
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DKL*
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
94 hp
108 hp
KIA Rio 1.4
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
101 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
101 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.4
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
KIA Rio 1.4
116 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4
▶ REPLAY
27.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.96 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
27.67 lb/hp
23.96 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
37 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
41 mpg
city
28 mpg
59 mpg
highway
47 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
541 mi
Range
424 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
541 mi
424 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
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).
119.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
87.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
KIA Rio 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
