The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.2 (11 - 15) vs. VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15)
€ 11,000
€ 17,900
€ 11,000
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 1.2 is 7.5 cm longer, 3.8 cm wider and 0.1 cm lower than the VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion.
KIA Rio 1.2
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
1455
1720
1985
1456
1682
1901
1720 mm
Width
1682 mm
1985 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1901 mm
1455 mm
Height
1456 mm
2570
4045
2468
3970
4045 mm
Length
3970 mm
2570 mm
Wheelbase
2468 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.2
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
1104 kg
Kerb Weight
1165 kg
1560 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1620 kg
Weight Difference:
61 kg
5.24 %
General
KIA Rio 1.2
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
UB
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.2
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1248 CC
Engine Capacity
1422 CC
84 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
74 bhp
at 3000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.2
84 bhp
74 bhp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
121 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
210 NM
at 1500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.2
121 NM
210 NM
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
KIA Rio 1.2
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
103 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
179 m
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
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13.14 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.74 kg/bhp
KIA Rio 1.2
13.14 kg/bhp
15.74 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.2
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
91 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2
55 mpg
91 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
45 mpg
city
71 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
109 mpg
43 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
524 mi
Range
902 mi
KIA Rio 1.2
524 mi
902 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
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).
63.7 kWh
KIA Rio 1.2
96.6 kWh
63.7 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
82 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.2
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
456 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
288 L
Boot Capacity
280 L
923 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
952 L
