The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.2 (11 - 15) vs. VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT (15 - 17)
€ 11,000
€ 21,500
€ 11,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The KIA Rio 1.2 is 1.3 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT.
KIA Rio 1.2
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
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
160.5
159.3 in
Length
160.5 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.2
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
2434 lb
Curb Weight
2676 lb
3439 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3594 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
9.08 %
General
KIA Rio 1.2
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
UB
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 1.2
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
84 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.2
84 hp
104 hp
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
89 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Rio 1.2
89 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Performance
KIA Rio 1.2
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
103 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.73 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.2
28.98 lb/hp
25.73 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.2
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
57 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2
46 mpg
57 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
37 mpg
city
52 mpg
53 mpg
highway
60 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
524 mi
Range
682 mi
KIA Rio 1.2
524 mi
682 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
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).
84.3 kWh
KIA Rio 1.2
96.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.2
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1005 lb
Maximum Payload
917 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
