The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.4 (11 - 15) vs. VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
€ 14,500
€ 21,500
€ 14,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The KIA Rio 1.4 is 1.3 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT.
KIA Rio 1.4
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
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
159.3
97.2
160.5
159.3 in
Length
160.5 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.4
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
2515 lb
Curb Weight
2674 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3594 lb
Weight Difference:
159 lb
5.95 %
General
KIA Rio 1.4
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
UB
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.4
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
108 hp
108 hp
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
101 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
101 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
KIA Rio 1.4
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
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23.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.76 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
23.29 lb/hp
24.76 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.4
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
48 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
43 mpg
48 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
33 mpg
city
40 mpg
52 mpg
highway
55 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
486 mi
Range
570 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
486 mi
570 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
92.9 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
104.1 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
919 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
