2022 Kia Rio GT-Line v Volkswagen Polo 85TSI Comfortline comparison
City cars occupy a shrinking corner of the Australian new car market, but they're not dead yet. The Polo and Rio are two of the best.
2024 Kia Rio vs 2025 Volkswagen Polo Comparison
Kia Rio
Volkswagen Polo
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the light category, between scores of 7.1 and 8.2.
8.2
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7.7
7.1
Based on the Kia Rio
Based on the Volkswagen Polo LIFE
Best suitable for...
City drivingFuel Efficiency
45L
252 to 270 km
40L
216 to 260 km
Warranty
7 year
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5 year
warranty
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MSRP
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$30,790 - $41,790
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CarExpert's Take
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William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Generally punchy, refined powertrain
- Good fuel economy
- Classy styling inside and out
Misses
- It's not cheap
- Firm ride
- Missing some safety features found in some entry-level rivals
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
Comparison
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 998 - 1368 | 999 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.0L, 1.4L | 2.0L, 1.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 3, 4 | 4, 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 73kW | 85kW - 147kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6000 | 4390 - 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 133Nm - 172Nm | 200Nm - 320Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 4000 | 1450 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 84 | 76.4 - 92.8 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
