The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TSI (11 - 14) vs. KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF (18 - ..)
€ 16,700
€ 20,000
€ 16,700
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 TSI is 3.7 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
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 TSI
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
2429 lb
Curb Weight
2557 lb
3483 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
5.01 %
General
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
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 TSI
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CJZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
89 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
89 hp
118 hp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
127 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
113 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
▶ REPLAY
27.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.67 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
27.29 lb/hp
21.67 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
46 mpg
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
36 mpg
city
39 mpg
53 mpg
highway
52 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
548 mi
Range
548 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
548 mi
548 mi
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
96.6 kWh
96.6 kWh
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 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
