The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. KIA Rio 5-door 1.2 ISG (15 - 17)
€ 17,100
€ 15,800
€ 17,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,800
ⓘ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 BMT is 3.1 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.2 ISG.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
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 BMT
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
2441 lb
Curb Weight
2485 lb
3483 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3439 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.77 %
General
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
6R
Generation
UB
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CJZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
89 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
83 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
89 hp
83 hp
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
89 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
89 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
113 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
▶ REPLAY
27.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.94 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
27.43 lb/hp
29.94 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
50 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
40 mpg
city
40 mpg
55 mpg
highway
57 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
570 mi
Range
569 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
570 mi
569 mi
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
Environmental Impact
92.9 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 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
89 kWh
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
955 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
