Volkswagen Golf vs Kia Rio Compare price, expert/user reviews, mpg, engines, safety, cargo capacity and other specs at a glance.

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Interior
	2026 Volkswagen Golf 1.5 TSI Black Edition	2024 Kia Rio 1.0 T-GDi 2
Powertrain	6-speed Manual	6-speed Manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Fuel economy, city	--	--
Fuel economy, motorway	--	--
Fuel tank volume	189 L	170 L
Engine
Fuel type	Petrol	Petrol
Power	110 kW	74 kW
Torque	339 N-m @ 4,000 RPM	232 N-m @ 4,000 RPM
Cylinders	4 cylinders	3 cylinders
Engine size	1,498 cc	998 cc
Maximum seating	5 seats	5 seats
Front legroom	--	--
Rear legroom	--	--
Exterior
Length	108.76 m	103.25 m
Width	45.44 m	43.82 m
Height	37.67 m	36.83 m
Wheelbase	66.55 m	65.53 m

2026 Volkswagen Golf

1.5 TSI Black Edition

2024 Kia Rio

1.0 T-GDi 2

2026 Volkswagen Golf

1.5 TSI Black Edition

2024 Kia Rio

1.0 T-GDi 2