The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI OPF (18 - 19) vs. KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (18 - 19)
€ 23,600
€ 20,000
€ 23,600
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 OPF is just 0.1 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.5 inches lower than the KIA Rio 1.4.
VW Polo GTI OPF
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 OPF
KIA Rio 1.4
2921 lb
Curb Weight
2564 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb
Weight Difference:
357 lb
12.22 %
General
VW Polo GTI OPF
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 manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Polo GTI OPF
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 OPF
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 OPF
236 lb‑ft
98 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.4
Performance
VW Polo GTI OPF
KIA Rio 1.4
149 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4
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14.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.16 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI OPF
14.83 lb/hp
26.16 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI OPF
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Polo GTI OPF
37 mpg
37 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
29 mpg
city
31 mpg
46 mpg
highway
43 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
395 mi
Range
444 mi
VW Polo GTI OPF
395 mi
444 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Polo GTI OPF
119.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
249 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI OPF
KIA Rio 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.2 cu ft
