The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 (17 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.4 TDI (14 - 17)

€ 19,300
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 (17 - 18) KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
€ 16,500
 VW Polo 1.4 TDI (14 - 17) VW Polo 1.4 TDI
€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,500

ⓘ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 3.7 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.4 TDI.
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
57.1
Blueprint KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 (17 - 18)
67.9
78.3
57.6
Blueprint VW Polo 1.4 TDI (14 - 17)
66.2
74.8
67.9 in
Width
66.2 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.1 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 (17 - 18)
101.6
160
Blueprint VW Polo 1.4 TDI (14 - 17)
97.2
156.4
160 in
Length
156.4 in
101.6 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
2546 lb
Curb Weight
2526 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3638 lb
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.79 %
VW Polo 1.4 TDI (14 - 17)

General

KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
YB
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUS*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
99 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 3000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
99 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
127 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.4 TDI

Performance

KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100

62 mph 62
mph

587 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.4 TDI

▶ REPLAY
25.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.14 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
25.72 lb/hp
34.14 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
62 mpg
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
52 mpg
62 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
45 mpg
city
52 mpg
57 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
736 mi
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
621 mi
736 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
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).
78.2 kWh
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
85.3 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft