2010 Kia Rio vs. 2012 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Kia Rio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Kia Rio would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Rio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Rio (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Polo. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Rio weights approximately 18 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Polo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Volkswagen Polo (175 Nm @ 1550 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Rio. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Kia Rio | 2012 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Rio | Polo |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1550 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1106 kg | 1088 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4026 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1682 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2499 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.9 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
