Kia Rio Sedan (2009 – 2011) vs Volkswagen Polo Sedan (2010 – 2022): specs compared
The Kia Rio Sedan is the more powerful of the two, with up to 112 hp against 105 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.2 s against 12.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 190 km/h against 183 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.0 L/100 km against 6.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,045 kg against 1,182 kg. At 4,384 mm, the Volkswagen Polo Sedan is 145 mm longer than the Kia Rio Sedan.
| Specification |
Kia
Rio Sedan
2009 – 2011
|
Volkswagen
Polo Sedan
2010 – 2022
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | Germany |
| Documented years | 2009 – 2011 | 2010 – 2022 |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Variants | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 97 – 112 hp | 105 hp |
| Torque | 125 – 235 Nm | 153 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.2 – 12.3 s | 12.3 s |
| Top speed | 175 – 190 km/h | 183 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.0 – 7.0 L/100 km | 6.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,239 mm | 4,384 mm |
| Width | 1,694 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,471 mm | 1,466 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,499 mm | 2,553 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,045 – 1,100 kg | 1,182 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

