The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 BMT (10 - 14) vs. KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (17 - 18)
€ 14,200
€ 19,500
€ 14,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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 BMT is 3.7 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.4.
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
KIA Rio 1.4
57.7
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
57.7 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 BMT
KIA Rio 1.4
2363 lb
Curb Weight
2553 lb
3417 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb
Weight Difference:
190 lb
7.44 %
General
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
KIA Rio 1.4
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
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
69 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
98 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
69 hp
98 hp
KIA Rio 1.4
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
98 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
83 lb‑ft
98 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.4
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
KIA Rio 1.4
103 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4
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34.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.05 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
34.25 lb/hp
26.05 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
45 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
35 mpg
city
29 mpg
55 mpg
highway
48 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
537 mi
Range
459 mi
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
537 mi
459 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
115.6 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
98.5 kWh
115.6 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 BMT
KIA Rio 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 lb
Maximum Payload
974 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.2 cu ft
