The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 5-door GTI DSG (14 - 17) vs. KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 (17 - 18)
€ 24,800
€ 19,300
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300
ⓘ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 1.0 T-GDI 100
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 1.0 T-GDI 100
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2546 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
9.78 %
General
VW Polo GTI
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo GTI
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DAJ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Polo GTI
189 hp
99 hp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Polo GTI
236 lb‑ft
127 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
Performance
VW Polo GTI
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
147 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
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14.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.72 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
14.93 lb/hp
25.72 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Polo GTI
42 mpg
52 mpg
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
33 mpg
city
45 mpg
50 mpg
highway
57 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
500 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Polo GTI
500 mi
621 mi
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
85.3 kWh
VW Polo GTI
106.1 kWh
85.3 kWh
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.2 cu ft
