The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo R WRC (13 - 13) vs. KIA Rio 1.2 ISG (15 - 17)
€ 33,900

€ 14,700

€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Polo R WRC is 2 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.2 ISG.
VW Polo R WRC
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
57.4
66.2
74.8
57.3
67.7
78.1
66.2 in
Width
67.7 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.4 in
Height
57.3 in
97.1
157.5
101.2
159.4
157.5 in
Length
159.4 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo R WRC
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
2919 lb
Curb Weight
2454 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3439 lb

Weight Difference:
465 lb
15.93 %

General
VW Polo R WRC
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
6R
Generation
UB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo R WRC
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
83 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo R WRC
217 hp
83 hp
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
89 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo R WRC
258 lb‑ft
89 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
Performance
VW Polo R WRC
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
151 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo R WRC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
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13.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
VW Polo R WRC
13.45 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo R WRC
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Polo R WRC
31 mpg
50 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
23 mpg
city
40 mpg
39 mpg
highway
57 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
373 mi
Range
569 mi
VW Polo R WRC
373 mi
569 mi
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
89 kWh
VW Polo R WRC
142.1 kWh
89 kWh
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo R WRC
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
763 lb
Maximum Payload
985 lb
5.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft





25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft