The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG (11 - 15) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TDI (10 - 14)
€ 13,500

€ 15,300

€ 13,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,300
ⓘ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 0.3 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.2 TDI.
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
57.3
67.7
78.1
57.6
66.2
74.8
67.7 in
Width
66.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.3 in
Height
57.6 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 1.2 TDI
2546 lb
Curb Weight
2496 lb
3616 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb

Weight Difference:
51 lb
2 %

General
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
UB
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFW*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1.1 L / 54 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
74 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
74 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
125 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
125 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Performance
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
98 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
16.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
738 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo 1.2 TDI
▶ REPLAY
34.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.73 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
34.41 lb/hp
33.73 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
62 mpg
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
74 mpg
62 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
67 mpg
city
51 mpg
78 mpg
highway
71 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
835 mi
Range
736 mi
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
835 mi
736 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
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).
78.2 kWh
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
65.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1076 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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