2025 Volkswagen Polo vs 2024 Kia Rio Comparison

    Volkswagen Polo

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    Kia Rio

    2025 Volkswagen
    Polo
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    2024 Kia
    Rio
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    CarExpert Rating
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    Very Good
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    Based on the Volkswagen Polo LIFE
    Based on the Kia Rio
    Best suitable for...
    City drivingCity driving
    Fuel Efficiency
    40L
    216 to 260 km
    45L
    252 to 270 km
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    7 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $30,790 - $41,790
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    CarExpert's Take

    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
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    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
    TURBOTURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION
    Size (cc)
    999 - 1984998 - 1368
    Size (L)
    2.0L, 1.0L1.0L, 1.4L
    Cylinders
    4, 33, 4
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    12 - 1612 - 16
    Power
    85kW - 147kW73kW
    Power RPM
    4390 - 50005500 - 6000
    Torque
    200Nm - 320Nm133Nm - 172Nm
    Torque RPM
    1450 - 20001500 - 4000
    Bore Stroke
    76.4 - 92.884
    Compression Ratio
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