The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18) vs. KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 (17 - 18)
€ 24,000
€ 20,000
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The VW Polo GTI is just 0.1 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.5 inches lower than the KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120.
VW Polo GTI
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
56.6
68.9
77.3
57.1
67.9
78.3
68.9 in
Width
67.9 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.6 in
Height
57.1 in
100.4
160.1
101.6
160
160.1 in
Length
160 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
101.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo GTI
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2557 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
14.39 %
General
VW Polo GTI
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
AW
Generation
YB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo GTI
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DKZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
197 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo GTI
197 hp
118 hp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 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
Performance
VW Polo GTI
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
147 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
▶ REPLAY
15.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.67 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
15.16 lb/hp
21.67 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Polo GTI
40 mpg
50 mpg
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
31 mpg
city
42 mpg
48 mpg
highway
56 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
421 mi
Range
595 mi
VW Polo GTI
421 mi
595 mi
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
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).
89 kWh
VW Polo GTI
111.8 kWh
89 kWh
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.2 cu ft
