Kia RIO 2020 vs Volkswagen Golf 2017
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Kia RIO is available only with front wheel drive, while Volkswagen Golf can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.0 - 1.6 (petrol) | 1.0 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Volkswagen Golf is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 84 - 123 HP | 85 - 310 HP | |
| Torque: | 118 - 200 NM | 175 - 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 - 13.4 seconds | 4.6 - 11.9 seconds | |
| In general, Volkswagen Golf are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Kia RIO. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 - 6.8 | 4.2 - 7.9 | |
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Kia RIO petrol engines consumes on average 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Golf. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 128 - 133 mm (5 - 5.2 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Kia RIO can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.16 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.44 m | |
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Kia RIO is smaller, but higher. Kia RIO is 11 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Kia RIO is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 493 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1103 litres | 1270 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, The Volkswagen Golf may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 167 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Kia RIO can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`618 kg | ~ 1`891 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`135 kg | ~ 1`361 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 483 kg | ~ 530 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 12 400 | |
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