The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.4 DSG (09 - 14) vs. KIA Rio 1.2 ISG (11 - 15)
€ 17,900
€ 14,900
€ 17,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,900
ⓘ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 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.2 ISG.
VW Polo 1.4
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
159.3
156.3 in
Length
159.3 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.4
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
2359 lb
Curb Weight
2434 lb
3417 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3439 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
3.08 %
General
VW Polo 1.4
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.4
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
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
84 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.4
84 hp
84 hp
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
89 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.4
97 lb‑ft
89 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
Performance
VW Polo 1.4
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
110 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
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28.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.98 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4
28.08 lb/hp
28.98 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.4
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Polo 1.4
41 mpg
47 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
31 mpg
city
39 mpg
50 mpg
highway
55 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
482 mi
Range
534 mi
VW Polo 1.4
482 mi
534 mi
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
94.8 kWh
VW Polo 1.4
109.9 kWh
94.8 kWh
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.4
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1005 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
