Kia Rio vs Volkswagen Polo Comparison

    Kia Rio

    Volkswagen Polo

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    2024 Kia
    Rio
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    2024 Volkswagen
    Polo
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Score
    CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the light category, between scores of 7.1 and 8.2.
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    7.9
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    Based on the Kia Rio
    Based on the Volkswagen Polo LIFE
    Best suitable for...
    City drivingCity driving
    Fuel Efficiency
    45L
    239 to 270 km
    40L
    216 to 260 km
    Warranty
    7 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $19,690 - $25,590
    $29,490 - $40,390
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    CarExpert's Take

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    Matt Campbell
    Senior Contributor
    Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Feels better made than rivals
    • Sophistication beyond peers
    • Relatively spacious
    Misses
    • Style spec makes more sense
    • Missing some handy safety items
    • Comparatively pricey

    Standard Features

    Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
    Wireless phone charger
    Powered tailgate
    Rear air vents
    Adaptive cruise control
    Climate control
    Reversing sensors
    Reversing camera
    Autonomous emergency braking

    Optional Features

    • Premium Paint (+$520)
    NA

    Colours Available

    The 2024 Volkswagen Polo Life and Style come with the following colour choices:

    • Pure White
    • Reef Blue Metallic
    • Reflect Silver Metallic
    • Smokey Grey Metallic
    • Vibrant Violet Metallic
    • Deep Black Pearl

    All bar Pure White cost an extra $600.

    The 2024 Volkswagen Polo GTI comes with the following colour choices:

    • Pure White
    • Kings Red Premium Metallic ($300)
    • Reef Blue Metallic
    • Smokey Grey Metallic
    • Deep Black Pearl

    Specs

    Type
    TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJTURBO DIRECT F/INJ
    Size (cc)
    998 - 1368999 - 1984
    Size (L)
    1.0L, 1.4L1.0L, 2.0L
    Induction
    TURBO 3, INLINE 4TURBO 3, TURBO 4
    Camshaft
    VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAMVARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    12 - 1612 - 16
    Power
    74kW85kW - 147kW
    Power RPM
    4500 - 60004390 - 5000
    Torque
    133Nm - 172Nm200Nm - 320Nm
    Torque RPM
    1500 - 40001450 - 2000
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    10.510.5 - 11.65

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