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Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
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Kia Stonic 1.0 T-GDi ISG 100
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI
Car A
Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI
The Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI prioritizes city-friendly efficiency with enough pace for daily driving, offering good value in its segment. Practical seating for five and a 351 L trunk support small-family and commuting needs.
5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety5 L/100km105 hp
Kia Stonic 1.0 T-GDi ISG 100
Car B
Kia Stonic 1.0 T-GDi ISG 100
The Kia Stonic 1.0 T-GDi ISG 100 focuses on city efficiency and everyday practicality at good value in its segment. It’s well suited to commuters and small families, though power and cargo space are more modest than sporty or cargo-heavy alternatives.
5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety
Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profilesimilar price

Usage fit

Family 62 / 53
City 76 / 75
Budget / value 72 / 55
Road trip 29 / 29
Performance 29 / 29
Cargo 19 / 19
Practical 52 / 39
Premium 14 / 14
Winter 20 / 20

Scores out of 100. Blue = Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI · Orange = Kia Stonic 1.0 T-GDi ISG 100

Specs side-by-side

Spec Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI Kia Stonic 1.0 T-GDi ISG 100
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI

  • Efficient for its class at 5 L/100 km, ideal for city driving
  • Quick enough for confident merging (0–100 km/h in 9 s)
  • Usable 5-seat layout and 351 L trunk for everyday errands
  • Good value in its segment around the 21,000 price point

Kia Stonic 1.0 T-GDi ISG 100

  • Efficient for its class (5.4 L/100 km) keeps city running costs down
  • Good value in its segment at around 21,000
  • Five seats and a 352 L trunk work for small-family duties
  • Easygoing performance for urban use: 100 hp, 172 Nm, 0–100 km/h in 9.9 s

Verdict

Pick Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI if…
Best fuel economy
Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI uses 5.0 L/100km vs 5.4 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Kia Stonic 1.0 T-GDi ISG 100 if…
Performance & capability
Kia Stonic 1.0 T-GDi ISG 100 is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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