Kia Niro vs VW Polo – Which one offers the better deal?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

VW Polo has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 17000 £, while the Kia Niro costs 29100 £. That’s a price difference of around 12133 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Niro manages with 2.40 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the VW Polo with 5.10 L. The difference is about 2.70 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Polo has a slightly edge – offering 207 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 27 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Polo is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.50 s, while the Kia Niro takes 9.90 s. That’s about 3.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Polo performs evident better – reaching 240 km/h, while the Kia Niro tops out at 185 km/h. The difference is around 55 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Polo pulls somewhat stronger with 320 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 55 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the VW Polo is distinct lighter – 1143 kg compared to 1474 kg. The difference is around 331 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Niro offers noticeable more room – 451 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 100 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Niro performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1445 L, which is about 320 L more than the VW Polo.

When it comes to payload, Kia Niro slight takes the win – 466 kg compared to 457 kg. That’s a difference of about 9 kg.

All in all, the Kia Niro shows itself to be wins solidly and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.