The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG (15 - 17) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TDI (10 - 14)
€ 14,700

€ 16,000

€ 14,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,000
ⓘ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 ISG is 8 cm longer, 3.8 cm wider and 0.7 cm lower than the VW Polo 1.2 TDI.
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
1455
1720
1985
1462
1682
1901
1720 mm
Width
1682 mm
1985 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1901 mm
1455 mm
Height
1462 mm
2570
4050
2468
3970
4050 mm
Length
3970 mm
2570 mm
Wheelbase
2468 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
1113 kg
Kerb Weight
1132 kg
1560 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1620 kg

Weight Difference:
19 kg
1.68 %

General
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
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 ISG
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1248 CC
Engine Capacity
1199 CC
83 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
74 bhp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
83 bhp
74 bhp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
121 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
180 NM
at 2000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
121 NM
180 NM
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Performance
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
104 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
186 m
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
193 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TDI
▶ REPLAY
13.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.3 kg/bhp
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
13.41 kg/bhp
15.3 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
74 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
60 mpg
74 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
48 mpg
city
61 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
86 mpg
43 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
569 mi
Range
736 mi
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
569 mi
736 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Environmental Impact
89 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).
78.2 kWh
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
89 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
447 kg
Maximum Payload
488 kg
288 L
Boot Capacity
280 L







923 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
952 L