The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (11 - 15) vs. VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
€ 15,500
€ 20,600
€ 15,500
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 1.4 is 7.3 cm longer, 3.8 cm wider and 0.7 cm lower than the VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT.
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
1455
1720
1985
1462
1682
1901
1720 mm
Width
1682 mm
1985 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1901 mm
1455 mm
Height
1462 mm
2570
4045
2470
3972
4045 mm
Length
3972 mm
2570 mm
Wheelbase
2470 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
1168 kg
Kerb Weight
1165 kg
1630 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1690 kg
Weight Difference:
3 kg
0.26 %
General
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
UB
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1396 CC
Engine Capacity
1422 CC
108 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 3500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
108 bhp
89 bhp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
137 NM
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
137 NM
230 NM
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Performance
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
106 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
183 m
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.81 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
KIA Rio 1.4
10.81 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
74 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
44 mpg
74 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
34 mpg
city
66 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
81 mpg
43 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
418 mi
Range
736 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
418 mi
736 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).
78.2 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
121.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
150 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
98 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
462 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
288 L
Boot Capacity
280 L
923 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
952 L
