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Background grid Kia Rio Hatchback 2005-2009 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 2009-2014
Spec height1 1.47 m 2 
+ 1.6 cm
1 1.454 m Spec height1
+ 3.8 cm 2 3.99 m Spec length
1 3.952 m Spec length
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Volkswagen Polo 5-door Hatchback 2009 - 2014
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Volkswagen
Polo
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 5 | 2009 - 2014
Spotted in Switzerland 15″
Kia Rio 5-door Hatchback 2005 - 2009
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Rio
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 2 | 2005 - 2009
Spotted in Switzerland 14″ Mirrored image
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Side View Car Size ComparisonVolkswagen Polo (6R) 5-door Hatchback 2009 vs. Kia Rio (JB) 5-door Hatchback 2005


Dimensions & Specifications | Volkswagen Polo (6R) 5-door Hatchback 2009 is 3.8 cm shorter and 1.6 cm lower compared to Kia Rio (JB) 5-door Hatchback 2005. It offers 14% less cargo space.4,5

Subcompact
Size class
Subcompact
395.2 cm
Length
399 cm
+3.8
168.2 cm
Width2
169.5 cm
+1.3
190.1 cm
Width incl. mirrors
-- cm
145.4 cm
Height1
147 cm
+1.6
247 cm
Wheelbase
250 cm
+3
10.2 cm
Ground clearance3
-- cm
1067 kg
Weight4,6
1154 kg
+9%
5
Seats max.
5
280 l
+3%
Cargo volume EU4
272 l
952 l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1107 l
+17%
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 13220
+15%
Price EU7
€ 11550
$ --
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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