The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.4 (11 - 15) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - ..)
€ 14,500
€ 21,000
€ 14,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The KIA Rio 1.4 is just 0.8 cm shorter, 3.1 cm narrower and 0.9 cm taller than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR.
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
1455
1720
1985
1446
1751
1964
1720 mm
Width
1751 mm
1985 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1964 mm
1455 mm
Height
1446 mm
2570
4045
2551
4053
4045 mm
Length
4053 mm
2570 mm
Wheelbase
2551 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
1141 kg
Kerb Weight
1303 kg
1600 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1740 kg
Weight Difference:
162 kg
12.43 %
General
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
UB
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1396 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
108 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
94 bhp
at 2700 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
108 bhp
94 bhp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
137 NM
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
137 NM
250 NM
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
114 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
156 m
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
10.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.86 kg/bhp
KIA Rio 1.4
10.56 kg/bhp
13.86 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
72 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
51 mpg
72 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
39 mpg
city
64 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
78 mpg
43 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 L
486 mi
Range
638 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
486 mi
638 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
80.3 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
104.1 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
128 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
103 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
459 kg
Maximum Payload
437 kg
288 L
Boot Capacity
351 L
923 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1125 L
