The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (11 - 15) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14)
€ 15,500
€ 19,000
€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘ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 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI.
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
57.3
67.7
78.1
58.5
66.2
74.8
67.7 in
Width
66.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.3 in
Height
58.5 in
101.2
159.3
97.2
156.3
159.3 in
Length
156.3 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
2575 lb
Curb Weight
2599 lb
3594 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.92 %
General
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
108 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
101 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
101 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Performance
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
106 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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23.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.2 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
23.84 lb/hp
29.2 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
55 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
37 mpg
55 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
28 mpg
city
45 mpg
44 mpg
highway
64 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
418 mi
Range
651 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
418 mi
651 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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).
88.5 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
121.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1019 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
