Kia RIO 2017 vs Volkswagen Polo 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 132 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is a more dynamic driving. Kia RIO engine produces 16 HP less power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 68 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Due to the lower power, Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 4.6 | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia RIO consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia RIO could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Polo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 148 mm (5.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Polo 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. Note, however, that this Volkswagen Polo version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 m | 4.05 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.45 m | |
| Kia RIO is 19 cm longer than the Volkswagen Polo, width is practically the same , while the height of Kia RIO is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 325 litres | 351 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
980 litres | 1125 litres | |
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Volkswagen Polo has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Kia RIO uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Polo (by 145 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`580 kg | 1`620 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`130 kg | 1`155 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 450 kg | 465 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Polo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia RIO has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Volkswagen Polo, so Volkswagen Polo quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9400 | 8000 | |
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