The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.4 (09 - 14) vs. KIA Rio 1.2 (17 - 18)
€ 16,300

€ 12,000

€ 16,300
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 1.4 is 3.7 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.2.
VW Polo 1.4
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 1.4
KIA Rio 1.2
2359 lb
Curb Weight
2447 lb
3417 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3439 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
3.6 %

General
VW Polo 1.4
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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.4
KIA Rio 1.2
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CGG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
84 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
83 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.4
84 hp
83 hp
KIA Rio 1.2
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
90 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.4
97 lb‑ft
90 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.2
Performance
VW Polo 1.4
KIA Rio 1.2
110 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.2
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28.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.48 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4
28.08 lb/hp
29.48 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.4
KIA Rio 1.2
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Polo 1.4
40 mpg
49 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2
29 mpg
city
39 mpg
50 mpg
highway
57 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
474 mi
Range
583 mi
VW Polo 1.4
474 mi
583 mi
KIA Rio 1.2
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
90.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.4
111.8 kWh
90.9 kWh
KIA Rio 1.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.4
KIA Rio 1.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 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