The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.2 (11 - 15) vs. VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 11,000
€ 18,200
€ 11,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,200
ⓘ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 1.2 is 2.3 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI.
KIA Rio 1.2
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
57.3
67.7
78.1
58.6
66.9
74.8
67.7 in
Width
66.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.3 in
Height
58.6 in
101.2
159.3
97.2
157
159.3 in
Length
157 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.2
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
2434 lb
Curb Weight
2553 lb
3439 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
4.66 %
General
KIA Rio 1.2
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
UB
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.2
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
84 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.2
84 hp
89 hp
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
89 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.2
89 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Performance
KIA Rio 1.2
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
103 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
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28.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.69 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.2
28.98 lb/hp
28.69 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.2
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
44 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2
46 mpg
44 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
37 mpg
city
34 mpg
53 mpg
highway
52 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
524 mi
Range
518 mi
KIA Rio 1.2
524 mi
518 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
102.4 kWh
KIA Rio 1.2
96.6 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.2
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1005 lb
Maximum Payload
974 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
