The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG (15 - 17) vs. VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
€ 14,700
€ 20,600
€ 14,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 3.1 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT.
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
57.3
67.7
78.1
57.6
66.2
74.8
67.7 in
Width
66.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.3 in
Height
57.6 in
101.2
159.4
97.2
156.4
159.4 in
Length
156.4 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
2454 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3439 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb
Weight Difference:
115 lb
4.48 %
General
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
83 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
83 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
89 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
89 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Performance
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
104 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
29.57 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
62 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
50 mpg
62 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
40 mpg
city
55 mpg
57 mpg
highway
67 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
569 mi
Range
736 mi
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
569 mi
736 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
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 1.4 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
985 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
