The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 (09 - 14) vs. KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 (17 - 18)
€ 13,700
€ 20,000
€ 13,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 3.7 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120.
VW Polo 1.2
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
58.5
66.2
74.8
57.1
67.9
78.3
66.2 in
Width
67.9 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
58.5 in
Height
57.1 in
97.2
156.3
101.6
160
156.3 in
Length
160 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
2352 lb
Curb Weight
2557 lb
3417 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb
Weight Difference:
205 lb
8.02 %
General
VW Polo 1.2
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
6R
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CGP*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
69 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2
69 hp
118 hp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Polo 1.2
83 lb‑ft
127 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
Performance
VW Polo 1.2
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
103 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
▶ REPLAY
34.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.67 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2
34.09 lb/hp
21.67 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Polo 1.2
43 mpg
50 mpg
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
32 mpg
city
42 mpg
52 mpg
highway
56 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
508 mi
Range
595 mi
VW Polo 1.2
508 mi
595 mi
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
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).
89 kWh
VW Polo 1.2
104.1 kWh
89 kWh
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1065 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.2 cu ft
