The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.2 (15 - 17) vs. VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI (10 - 10)
€ 10,000
€ 18,700
€ 10,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘ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 2.5 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI.
KIA Rio 1.2
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
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
159.4
97.2
157
159.4 in
Length
157 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.2
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
2454 lb
Curb Weight
2703 lb
3439 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb
Weight Difference:
249 lb
9.21 %
General
KIA Rio 1.2
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
83 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.2
83 hp
74 hp
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
89 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.2
89 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Performance
KIA Rio 1.2
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
104 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
676 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
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29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.53 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.2
29.57 lb/hp
36.53 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.2
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
55 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2
47 mpg
55 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
37 mpg
city
43 mpg
56 mpg
highway
64 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
534 mi
Range
651 mi
KIA Rio 1.2
534 mi
651 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
88.5 kWh
KIA Rio 1.2
94.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.2
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
985 lb
Maximum Payload
979 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
