The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14) vs. KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF (18 - ..)
€ 22,900

€ 19,300

€ 22,900
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. The VW Polo GTI is 3.5 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF.
VW Polo GTI
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
57.2
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
57.2 in
Height
57.1 in
97.2
156.5
101.6
160
156.5 in
Length
160 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo GTI
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
2798 lb
Curb Weight
2546 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb

Weight Difference:
251 lb
8.97 %

General
VW Polo GTI
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
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 OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
178 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Polo GTI
178 hp
99 hp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Polo GTI
184 lb‑ft
127 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
Performance
VW Polo GTI
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
142 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
▶ REPLAY
15.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.72 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
15.72 lb/hp
25.72 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Polo GTI
40 mpg
47 mpg
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
46 mpg
highway
52 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
474 mi
Range
559 mi
VW Polo GTI
474 mi
559 mi
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
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).
94.8 kWh
VW Polo GTI
111.8 kWh
94.8 kWh
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
906 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