7.5
2022 Kia Rio GT-Line review
With its warm hatch spin, friendly pricing and mature styling, the range-topping Rio aims to be the most complete city runabout.
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Curt Dupriez
2022 Kia Rio vs 2024 Volkswagen Polo Comparison
Kia Rio
Volkswagen Polo
2022 Kia
Rio
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2024 Volkswagen
Polo
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Based on the Kia Rio GT-LINE
Based on the Volkswagen Polo LIFE
Best suitable for...
City drivingFuel Efficiency
45L
239 to 270 km
40L
216 to 260 km
Warranty
7 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$29,490 - $40,390
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CarExpert's Take
Curt Dupriez
Journalist
Curt Dupriez drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Drive-away pricing
- Long warranty
- Handsome and sporty character
Misses
- Servicing costs
- Infotainment gremlins
- Constant setting adjustments
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)
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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
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 998 - 1368 | 999 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.4L, 1.0L | 1.0L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4, TURBO 3 | TURBO 3, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 74kW | 85kW - 147kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4500 - 6000 | 4390 - 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 133Nm - 172Nm | 200Nm - 320Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 4000 | 1450 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 10.5 - 11.65 | |
