The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (15 - 16) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - ..)
€ 15,600
€ 21,000
€ 15,600
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 0.1 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR.
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
57.3
67.7
78.1
56.9
68.9
77.3
67.7 in
Width
68.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
57.3 in
Height
56.9 in
101.2
159.4
100.4
159.6
159.4 in
Length
159.6 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
2588 lb
Curb Weight
2873 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
284 lb
9.89 %
General
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
UB
Generation
AW
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 SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
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
94 hp
at 2700 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
108 hp
94 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
101 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
101 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
106 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
23.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.56 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
23.96 lb/hp
30.56 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
60 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
37 mpg
60 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
28 mpg
city
53 mpg
47 mpg
highway
65 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
424 mi
Range
638 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
424 mi
638 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
119.4 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
119.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
