The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (11 - 15) vs. VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
€ 15,500
€ 20,400
€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘ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 2.9 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT.
KIA Rio 1.4
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
159.3
97.2
156.4
159.3 in
Length
156.4 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
2575 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3594 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.27 %
General
KIA Rio 1.4
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
108 hp
104 hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
101 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
101 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Performance
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
106 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
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23.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.69 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
23.84 lb/hp
24.69 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
60 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
37 mpg
60 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
53 mpg
44 mpg
highway
65 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
418 mi
Range
717 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
418 mi
717 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
121.2 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
121.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
161 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1019 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
