The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TSI (11 - 14) vs. KIA Rio 1.2 (18 - ..)
€ 16,700
€ 12,000
€ 16,700
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Polo 1.2 TSI is 9.5 cm shorter, 4.3 cm narrower and 3.5 cm taller than the KIA Rio 1.2.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
KIA Rio 1.2
1485
1682
1901
1450
1725
1990
1682 mm
Width
1725 mm
1901 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1990 mm
1485 mm
Height
1450 mm
2470
3970
2580
4065
3970 mm
Length
4065 mm
2470 mm
Wheelbase
2580 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
KIA Rio 1.2
1102 kg
Kerb Weight
1110 kg
1580 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1560 kg
Weight Difference:
8 kg
0.72 %
General
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
KIA Rio 1.2
6R
Generation
YB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
KIA Rio 1.2
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CJZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1248 CC
89 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
83 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
89 bhp
83 bhp
KIA Rio 1.2
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
122 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
160 NM
122 NM
KIA Rio 1.2
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
KIA Rio 1.2
113 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
179 m
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.2
▶ REPLAY
12.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.37 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
12.38 kg/bhp
13.37 kg/bhp
KIA Rio 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
KIA Rio 1.2
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
55 mpg
51 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2
43 mpg
city
43 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
548 mi
Range
508 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
548 mi
508 mi
KIA Rio 1.2
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
96.6 kWh
104.1 kWh
KIA Rio 1.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
138 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
KIA Rio 1.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
478 kg
Maximum Payload
450 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
325 L
952 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1103 L
