The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG (11 - 15) vs. VW Polo 1.4 DSG (09 - 14)
€ 13,500

€ 17,900

€ 13,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,900
ⓘ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 1.1 CRDi ISG is 3 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.4.
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
VW Polo 1.4
57.3
67.7
78.1
58.5
66.2
74.8
67.7 in
Width
66.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.3 in
Height
58.5 in
101.2
159.3
97.2
156.3
159.3 in
Length
156.3 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
VW Polo 1.4
2546 lb
Curb Weight
2359 lb
3616 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3417 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
7.34 %

General
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
VW Polo 1.4
UB
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
VW Polo 1.4
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.1 L / 54 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
74 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
74 hp
84 hp
VW Polo 1.4
125 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
125 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.4
Performance
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
VW Polo 1.4
98 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
16.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
738 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.4
▶ REPLAY
34.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.08 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
34.41 lb/hp
28.08 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
VW Polo 1.4
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
74 mpg
41 mpg
VW Polo 1.4
67 mpg
city
31 mpg
78 mpg
highway
50 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
835 mi
Range
482 mi
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
835 mi
482 mi
VW Polo 1.4
Environmental Impact
65.8 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).
109.9 kWh
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
65.8 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
VW Polo 1.4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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