2007 Kia Rio vs. 2007 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2007 Kia Rio and 2007 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,422 cc (3 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rio (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Polo. (79 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 271 kg more than 2007 Kia Rio.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volkswagen Polo (195 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rio. (125 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rio | 2007 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Rio | Polo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.1 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.6 seconds | 13.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1047 kg | 1318 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
