The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo BlueGT DSG (14 - 17) vs. KIA Rio 5-door 1.2 (11 - 15)
€ 23,100
€ 11,700
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 11,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Polo BlueGT is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.9 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the KIA Rio 1.2.
VW Polo BlueGT
KIA Rio 1.2
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
156.4
101.2
159.3
156.4 in
Length
159.3 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo BlueGT
KIA Rio 1.2
2729 lb
Curb Weight
2434 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3439 lb
Weight Difference:
295 lb
10.81 %
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)
*CZE*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo BlueGT
148 hp
84 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
137 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo BlueGT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.2
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18.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.98 lb/hp
VW Polo BlueGT
18.44 lb/hp
28.98 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo BlueGT
KIA Rio 1.2
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Polo BlueGT
49 mpg
46 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2
39 mpg
city
37 mpg
57 mpg
highway
53 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
583 mi
Range
524 mi
VW Polo BlueGT
583 mi
524 mi
KIA Rio 1.2
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Polo BlueGT
90.9 kWh
96.6 kWh
KIA Rio 1.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo BlueGT
KIA Rio 1.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
974 lb
Maximum Payload
1005 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
