The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 (17 - 18) vs. VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 14)
€ 19,300
€ 20,500
€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 is 3.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI.
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
57.1
67.9
78.3
58.6
66.9
74.8
67.9 in
Width
66.9 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.1 in
Height
58.6 in
101.6
160
97.2
157
160 in
Length
157 in
101.6 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
2546 lb
Curb Weight
2593 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.77 %
General
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
YB
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
99 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
99 hp
104 hp
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
127 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Performance
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
25.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.93 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
25.72 lb/hp
24.93 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
43 mpg
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
52 mpg
43 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
45 mpg
city
33 mpg
57 mpg
highway
51 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
621 mi
Range
508 mi
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
621 mi
508 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
85.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
104.1 kWh
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
85.3 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
979 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
