Kia RIO 2009 vs Volkswagen Polo 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Kia RIO) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Polo) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 97 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | n/a NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
| Kia RIO engine produces 7 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo. Despite the higher power, Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 4.9 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia RIO consumes 2 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 300 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia RIO consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
| Volkswagen Polo 2009 1.6 engine: The 1.6 TDI turbo diesel engine is generally reliable, which is especially reassuring given its frequent use in commercial vehicles. Even under heavy use, it can exceed 500,000 km, provided that maintenance is performed regularly and ... More about Volkswagen Polo 2009 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.99 m | 3.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia RIO is 2 cm longer than the Volkswagen Polo, 1 cm wider, while the height of Kia RIO is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 280 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Volkswagen Polo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia RIO has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Volkswagen Polo, so Volkswagen Polo quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 4000 | |
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