Volkswagen Polo 2010 vs Kia RIO 2011

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Volkswagen Polo
2010 - 2015
Kia RIO
2011 - 2015
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Engines: 1.6 (petrol)1.1 - 1.6 (petrol, diesel)
Both cars are available with petrol engines. Kia RIO is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types.

Performance

Power: 85 - 105 HP75 - 123 HP
Torque: 145 - 153 NM121 - 220 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.5 - 12.1 seconds10.3 - 16.1 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.5 - 7.04.3 - 6.5
Volkswagen Polo petrol engines consumes on average 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than Kia RIO.
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.

Dimensions

Length: 4.38 m4.37 m
Width: 1.70 m1.70 m
Height: 1.47 m1.47 m
Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Polo is 1 cm longer than the Kia RIO, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 460 litres500 litres
Kia RIO has more luggage space.
Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Polo has 40 litres less trunk space than the Kia RIO. This could mean that the Volkswagen Polo uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters10.5 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo is 0.3 metres more than that of the Kia RIO.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`673~ 1`624
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

below average
Average price (€): 46004000
Pros and Cons: Volkswagen Polo has
  • only petrol engines available
  • fewer faults
Kia RIO has
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
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