The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 (09 - 14) vs. KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (15 - 16)
€ 13,200
€ 15,600
€ 13,200
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Polo 1.2 is 3.1 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.4.
VW Polo 1.2
KIA Rio 1.4
58.5
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
58.5 in
Height
57.3 in
97.2
156.3
101.2
159.4
156.3 in
Length
159.4 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2
KIA Rio 1.4
2352 lb
Curb Weight
2588 lb
3417 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb
Weight Difference:
236 lb
9.12 %
General
VW Polo 1.2
KIA Rio 1.4
6R
Generation
UB
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2
KIA Rio 1.4
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CGP*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
59 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Polo 1.2
59 hp
108 hp
KIA Rio 1.4
80 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
101 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
VW Polo 1.2
80 lb‑ft
101 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.4
Performance
VW Polo 1.2
KIA Rio 1.4
98 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
16.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4
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39.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.96 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2
39.86 lb/hp
23.96 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Polo 1.2
43 mpg
37 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
32 mpg
city
28 mpg
52 mpg
highway
47 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
508 mi
Range
424 mi
VW Polo 1.2
508 mi
424 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
Environmental Impact
104.1 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 1.2
104.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2
KIA Rio 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1065 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
