The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18) vs. KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (17 - 18)
€ 24,000
€ 19,500
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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 1.4.
VW Polo GTI
KIA Rio 1.4
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 1.4
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2553 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb
Weight Difference:
434 lb
14.53 %
General
VW Polo GTI
KIA Rio 1.4
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Polo GTI
KIA Rio 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DKZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
197 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
98 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo GTI
197 hp
98 hp
KIA Rio 1.4
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
98 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo GTI
236 lb‑ft
98 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.4
Performance
VW Polo GTI
KIA Rio 1.4
147 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4
▶ REPLAY
15.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.05 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
15.16 lb/hp
26.05 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Polo GTI
40 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
31 mpg
city
29 mpg
48 mpg
highway
48 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
421 mi
Range
459 mi
VW Polo GTI
421 mi
459 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
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).
115.6 kWh
VW Polo GTI
111.8 kWh
115.6 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
KIA Rio 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
974 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.2 cu ft
