Kia RIO 2017 vs Volkswagen Polo 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is a more dynamic driving. Kia RIO engine produces 5 HP less power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Due to the lower power, Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 3.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 40 litres | |
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 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: | 4.07 m | 4.05 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia RIO is 1 cm longer than the Volkswagen Polo, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 325 litres | 351 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
980 litres | 1125 litres | |
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Volkswagen Polo has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Kia RIO has 26 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. 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: | 10.2 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Polo, which means Kia RIO can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`680 | 1`720 | |
| 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 (€): | 11 600 | 9800 | |
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