The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 14) vs. KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (18 - 19)
€ 18,200
€ 20,000
€ 18,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI is 3.7 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.4.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
KIA Rio 1.4
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 1.2 TSI
KIA Rio 1.4
2482 lb
Curb Weight
2564 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb
Weight Difference:
82 lb
3.2 %
General
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
KIA Rio 1.4
6R
Generation
YB
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
KIA Rio 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
98 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
104 hp
98 hp
KIA Rio 1.4
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
98 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
98 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.4
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
KIA Rio 1.4
118 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4
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23.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.16 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
23.87 lb/hp
26.16 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
44 mpg
37 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
34 mpg
city
31 mpg
53 mpg
highway
43 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
528 mi
Range
444 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
528 mi
444 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
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).
119.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
100.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
KIA Rio 1.4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1045 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.2 cu ft
