Kia RIO 2020 vs Volkswagen Polo 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 95 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 14.3 seconds | |
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Kia RIO is more dynamic to drive. Kia RIO engine produces 45 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 105 NM more than Volkswagen Polo. Thanks to more power Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Kia RIO consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that by driving the Kia RIO over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Kia RIO consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.07 m | 3.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
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Kia RIO is larger, but slightly lower. Kia RIO is 10 cm longer than the Volkswagen Polo, 7 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 325 litres | 280 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1103 litres | 952 litres | |
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Kia RIO has more luggage capacity. Kia RIO has 45 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia RIO (by 151 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`570 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 16 000 | 5800 | |
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