The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI DSG (14 - 17) vs. KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF DCT7 (18 - ..)
€ 24,000
€ 21,700
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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. 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 120 OPF
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 120 OPF
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2557 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
9.39 %
General
VW Polo GTI
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Polo GTI
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
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
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo GTI
189 hp
118 hp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
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 120 OPF
Performance
VW Polo GTI
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
147 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
▶ REPLAY
14.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.67 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
14.93 lb/hp
21.67 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Polo GTI
42 mpg
46 mpg
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
33 mpg
city
41 mpg
50 mpg
highway
50 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
500 mi
Range
548 mi
VW Polo GTI
500 mi
548 mi
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
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).
96.6 kWh
VW Polo GTI
106.1 kWh
96.6 kWh
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.2 cu ft
