The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TSI (09 - 14) vs. KIA Rio 1.4 (15 - 17)
€ 17,800
€ 14,600
€ 17,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,600
ⓘ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 TSI is 3.1 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.4.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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 TSI
KIA Rio 1.4
2399 lb
Curb Weight
2529 lb
3461 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3505 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
5.14 %
General
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
KIA Rio 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
104 hp
108 hp
KIA Rio 1.4
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
101 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
101 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.4
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
KIA Rio 1.4
118 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4
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23.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.42 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
23.07 lb/hp
23.42 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
44 mpg
43 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
35 mpg
city
33 mpg
52 mpg
highway
52 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
528 mi
Range
486 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
528 mi
486 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
Environmental Impact
100.4 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
100.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
KIA Rio 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1063 lb
Maximum Payload
977 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
