The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. KIA Rio 1.2 (18 - ..)
€ 18,000
€ 12,000
€ 18,000
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 BMT is 3.7 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.2.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Rio 1.2
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 BMT
KIA Rio 1.2
2434 lb
Curb Weight
2447 lb
3461 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3439 lb
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.53 %
General
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Rio 1.2
6R
Generation
YB
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Rio 1.2
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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
83 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
83 hp
KIA Rio 1.2
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
90 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
90 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.2
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Rio 1.2
118 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.2
▶ REPLAY
23.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.48 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
23.4 lb/hp
29.48 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Rio 1.2
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
47 mpg
43 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2
37 mpg
city
36 mpg
56 mpg
highway
48 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
559 mi
Range
508 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
559 mi
508 mi
KIA Rio 1.2
Environmental Impact
94.8 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 BMT
94.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
KIA Rio 1.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Rio 1.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1027 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.2 cu ft
