The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.4 (17 - 18) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TDI (10 - 14)
€ 18,800
€ 15,300
€ 18,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,300
ⓘ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 1.4 is 3.7 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.2 TDI.
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
57.1
67.9
78.3
57.6
66.2
74.8
67.9 in
Width
66.2 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.1 in
Height
57.6 in
101.6
160
97.2
156.3
160 in
Length
156.3 in
101.6 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
2491 lb
Curb Weight
2496 lb
3483 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.16 %
General
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
YB
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
98 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
98 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
98 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
98 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Performance
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
▶ REPLAY
25.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.73 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
25.42 lb/hp
33.73 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
62 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
47 mpg
62 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
37 mpg
city
51 mpg
55 mpg
highway
71 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
559 mi
Range
736 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
559 mi
736 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Environmental Impact
94.8 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 1.4
94.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1076 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
