The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 5-door GTI DSG (10 - 14) vs. KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (11 - 15)
€ 23,700
€ 15,500
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Polo GTI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.7 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the KIA Rio 1.4.
VW Polo GTI
KIA Rio 1.4
57.2
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
57.2 in
Height
57.3 in
97.2
156.5
101.2
159.3
156.5 in
Length
159.3 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo GTI
KIA Rio 1.4
2798 lb
Curb Weight
2575 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3594 lb
Weight Difference:
223 lb
7.97 %
General
VW Polo GTI
KIA Rio 1.4
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Polo GTI
KIA Rio 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Polo GTI
178 hp
108 hp
KIA Rio 1.4
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
101 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
VW Polo GTI
184 lb‑ft
101 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.4
Performance
VW Polo GTI
KIA Rio 1.4
142 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4
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15.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.84 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
15.72 lb/hp
23.84 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Polo GTI
40 mpg
37 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
46 mpg
highway
44 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
474 mi
Range
418 mi
VW Polo GTI
474 mi
418 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Polo GTI
111.8 kWh
121.2 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
KIA Rio 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1019 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
