The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 10) vs. KIA Rio 1.2 (11 - 15)
€ 17,400

€ 11,000

€ 17,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 11,000
ⓘ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 BiFuel is 7.5 cm shorter, 3.8 cm narrower and 3 cm taller than the KIA Rio 1.2.
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
KIA Rio 1.2
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 1.4 BiFuel
KIA Rio 1.2
1138 kg
Kerb Weight
1104 kg
1580 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1560 kg

Weight Difference:
34 kg
2.99 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
KIA Rio 1.2
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CMA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1248 CC
81 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
81 bhp
84 bhp
KIA Rio 1.2
126 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
121 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
126 NM
121 NM
KIA Rio 1.2
Performance
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
KIA Rio 1.2
108 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
186 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.2
▶ REPLAY
14.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.14 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
14.05 kg/bhp
13.14 kg/bhp
KIA Rio 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
KIA Rio 1.2
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
35 mpg
55 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2
26 mpg
city
45 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
399 mi
Range
524 mi
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
399 mi
524 mi
KIA Rio 1.2
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
119.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
KIA Rio 1.2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
132 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
KIA Rio 1.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
442 kg
Maximum Payload
456 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
288 L







952 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
923 L