Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors (2005 – 2008) vs Kia Rio Hatchback (2005 – 2008): specs compared
The Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 130 hp against 112 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.2 s against 10.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 206 km/h against 188 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.4 L/100 km against 4.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 989 kg against 1,079 kg. At 3,990 mm, the Kia Rio Hatchback is 71 mm longer than the Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Polo 3 Doors
2005 – 2008
|
Kia
Rio Hatchback
2005 – 2008
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | South Korea |
| Documented years | 2005 – 2008 | 2005 – 2008 |
| Body style | 3 Doors · Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Variants | 12 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 54 – 131 hp | 97 – 112 hp |
| Torque | 108 – 310 Nm | 126 – 235 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.2 – 17.5 s | 10.2 – 12.3 s |
| Top speed | 152 – 206 km/h | 175 – 188 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.4 – 6.9 L/100 km | 4.7 – 6.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,919 mm | 3,990 mm |
| Width | 1,651 mm | 1,694 mm |
| Height | 1,471 mm | 1,471 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,461 mm | 2,499 mm |
| Curb weight | 989 – 1,145 kg | 1,079 – 1,146 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.