The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 5-door GTI (14 - 17) vs. KIA Rio 1.2 (18 - ..)
€ 23,300
€ 12,000
€ 23,300
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. Both cars are the same height, but the VW Polo GTI is 3.2 inches shorter and 1.7 inches narrower.
VW Polo GTI
KIA Rio 1.2
57.1
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
57.1 in
Height
57.1 in
97.2
156.8
101.6
160
156.8 in
Length
160 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo GTI
KIA Rio 1.2
2804 lb
Curb Weight
2447 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3439 lb
Weight Difference:
357 lb
12.73 %
General
VW Polo GTI
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 GTI
KIA Rio 1.2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DAJ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
83 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo GTI
189 hp
83 hp
KIA Rio 1.2
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
90 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo GTI
236 lb‑ft
90 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.2
Performance
VW Polo GTI
KIA Rio 1.2
147 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.2
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14.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.48 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
14.84 lb/hp
29.48 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
KIA Rio 1.2
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Polo GTI
39 mpg
43 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
46 mpg
highway
48 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
466 mi
Range
508 mi
VW Polo GTI
466 mi
508 mi
KIA Rio 1.2
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Polo GTI
113.6 kWh
104.1 kWh
KIA Rio 1.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
KIA Rio 1.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
966 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
