The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo BlueGT DSG (12 - 14) vs. KIA Rio 5-door 1.2 (15 - 17)
€ 21,800
€ 10,700
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 10,700
ⓘ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 BlueGT is 3.1 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.2.
VW Polo BlueGT
KIA Rio 1.2
57.6
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
57.6 in
Height
57.3 in
97.2
156.3
101.2
159.4
156.3 in
Length
159.4 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo BlueGT
KIA Rio 1.2
2681 lb
Curb Weight
2485 lb
3616 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3439 lb
Weight Difference:
196 lb
7.31 %
General
VW Polo BlueGT
KIA Rio 1.2
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo BlueGT
KIA Rio 1.2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CPT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
83 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo BlueGT
138 hp
83 hp
KIA Rio 1.2
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
89 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo BlueGT
184 lb‑ft
89 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.2
Performance
VW Polo BlueGT
KIA Rio 1.2
130 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo BlueGT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.2
▶ REPLAY
19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.94 lb/hp
VW Polo BlueGT
19.43 lb/hp
29.94 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo BlueGT
KIA Rio 1.2
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Polo BlueGT
52 mpg
47 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2
42 mpg
city
37 mpg
60 mpg
highway
56 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
621 mi
Range
534 mi
VW Polo BlueGT
621 mi
534 mi
KIA Rio 1.2
Environmental Impact
85.3 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).
94.8 kWh
VW Polo BlueGT
85.3 kWh
94.8 kWh
KIA Rio 1.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo BlueGT
KIA Rio 1.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
935 lb
Maximum Payload
955 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
