The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF (18 - ..) vs. VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
€ 19,300

€ 20,600

€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 OPF is 3.7 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT.
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
57.1
67.9
78.3
57.6
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
101.6
160
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 OPF
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
2546 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.86 %

General
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
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
89 hp
at 3500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
99 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
127 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Performance
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
116 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
25.72 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
62 mpg
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
47 mpg
62 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
41 mpg
city
55 mpg
52 mpg
highway
67 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
559 mi
Range
736 mi
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
559 mi
736 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
78.2 kWh
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
94.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







31.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft