The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 14) vs. KIA Rio 1.4 ISG (11 - 15)
€ 19,200

€ 16,100

€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,100
ⓘ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 7.5 cm shorter, 3.8 cm narrower and 3 cm taller than the KIA Rio 1.4 ISG.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
1485
1682
1901
1455
1720
1985
1682 mm
Width
1720 mm
1901 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1985 mm
1485 mm
Height
1455 mm
2470
3970
2570
4045
3970 mm
Length
4045 mm
2470 mm
Wheelbase
2570 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
1126 kg
Kerb Weight
1141 kg
1600 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1600 kg

Weight Difference:
15 kg
1.31 %

General
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
6R
Generation
UB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1396 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 6300 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
108 bhp
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
137 NM
at 4200 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
175 NM
137 NM
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
118 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
▶ REPLAY
10.83 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.56 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
10.83 kg/bhp
10.56 kg/bhp
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
53 mpg
53 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
40 mpg
city
42 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
528 mi
Range
504 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
528 mi
504 mi
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
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).
100.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
100.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
474 kg
Maximum Payload
459 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
288 L







952 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
923 L