The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo R WRC (13 - 13) vs. KIA Rio 1.4 (15 - 17)
€ 33,900
€ 14,600
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,600
ⓘ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 1.4.
VW Polo R WRC
KIA Rio 1.4
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 1.4
2919 lb
Curb Weight
2529 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3505 lb
Weight Difference:
390 lb
13.36 %
General
VW Polo R WRC
KIA Rio 1.4
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo R WRC
KIA Rio 1.4
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Polo R WRC
217 hp
108 hp
KIA Rio 1.4
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
101 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
VW Polo R WRC
258 lb‑ft
101 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.4
Performance
VW Polo R WRC
KIA Rio 1.4
151 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo R WRC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4
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13.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.42 lb/hp
VW Polo R WRC
13.45 lb/hp
23.42 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo R WRC
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Polo R WRC
31 mpg
43 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
23 mpg
city
33 mpg
39 mpg
highway
52 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
373 mi
Range
486 mi
VW Polo R WRC
373 mi
486 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Polo R WRC
142.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo R WRC
KIA Rio 1.4
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
763 lb
Maximum Payload
977 lb
5.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
