The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 14) vs. KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF DCT7 (18 - ..)
€ 19,100
€ 21,700
€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 3.7 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
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 1.6 TDI
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2557 lb
3660 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.43 %
General
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
6R
Generation
YB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
104 hp
118 hp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
127 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
117 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
▶ REPLAY
24.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.67 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
24.69 lb/hp
21.67 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
46 mpg
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
46 mpg
city
41 mpg
65 mpg
highway
50 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
665 mi
Range
548 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
665 mi
548 mi
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
Environmental Impact
86.4 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 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.2 cu ft
