The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - ..) vs. KIA Rio 1.2 (17 - 18)
€ 18,000
€ 12,000
€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 12,000
ⓘ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 OPF is just 0.5 inches shorter, an inch wider and 0.2 inches lower than the KIA Rio 1.2.
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
KIA Rio 1.2
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 OPF
KIA Rio 1.2
2524 lb
Curb Weight
2447 lb
3549 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3439 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
3.05 %
General
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
KIA Rio 1.2
AW
Generation
YB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
KIA Rio 1.2
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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
83 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
94 hp
83 hp
KIA Rio 1.2
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
90 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
129 lb‑ft
90 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.2
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
KIA Rio 1.2
116 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.2
▶ REPLAY
26.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.48 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
26.85 lb/hp
29.48 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
KIA Rio 1.2
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
51 mpg
49 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2
44 mpg
city
39 mpg
57 mpg
highway
57 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
541 mi
Range
583 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
541 mi
583 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).
90.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
87.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
KIA Rio 1.2
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
KIA Rio 1.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.2 cu ft
