The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.2 (17 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14)
€ 12,000
€ 19,700
€ 12,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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 9.5 cm longer, 4.3 cm wider and 3.5 cm lower than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI.
KIA Rio 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
1450
1725
1990
1485
1682
1901
1725 mm
Width
1682 mm
1990 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1901 mm
1450 mm
Height
1485 mm
2580
4065
2470
3970
4065 mm
Length
3970 mm
2580 mm
Wheelbase
2470 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
1110 kg
Kerb Weight
1157 kg
1560 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1650 kg
Weight Difference:
47 kg
4.06 %
General
KIA Rio 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
YB
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1248 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
83 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Rio 1.2
83 bhp
89 bhp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
122 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.2
122 NM
230 NM
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Performance
KIA Rio 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
107 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
179 m
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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13.37 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13 kg/bhp
KIA Rio 1.2
13.37 kg/bhp
13 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
66 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2
59 mpg
66 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
47 mpg
city
54 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
76 mpg
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
583 mi
Range
651 mi
KIA Rio 1.2
583 mi
651 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
90.9 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
90.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
450 kg
Maximum Payload
493 kg
325 L
Boot Capacity
280 L
1103 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
952 L
