The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.2 (11 - 15) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 14)
€ 11,000
€ 17,700
€ 11,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,700
ⓘ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 3 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g.
KIA Rio 1.2
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
57.3
67.7
78.1
57.7
66.2
74.8
67.7 in
Width
66.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.3 in
Height
57.7 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 1.2
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
2434 lb
Curb Weight
2535 lb
3439 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3505 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.98 %
General
KIA Rio 1.2
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
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 Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
84 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Rio 1.2
84 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
89 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.2
89 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Performance
KIA Rio 1.2
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
103 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
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28.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.26 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.2
28.98 lb/hp
34.26 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.2
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
69 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2
46 mpg
69 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
37 mpg
city
57 mpg
53 mpg
highway
78 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
524 mi
Range
823 mi
KIA Rio 1.2
524 mi
823 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
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).
70 kWh
KIA Rio 1.2
96.6 kWh
70 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.2
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1005 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
