The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (17 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.4 TDI (14 - 17)
€ 19,500

€ 16,500

€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,500
ⓘ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 9.3 cm longer, 4.3 cm wider and 1.2 cm lower than the VW Polo 1.4 TDI.
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
1450
1725
1990
1462
1682
1901
1725 mm
Width
1682 mm
1990 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1901 mm
1450 mm
Height
1462 mm
2580
4065
2470
3972
4065 mm
Length
3972 mm
2580 mm
Wheelbase
2470 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
1158 kg
Kerb Weight
1146 kg
1600 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1650 kg

Weight Difference:
12 kg
1.04 %

General
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
YB
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1368 CC
Engine Capacity
1422 CC
98 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
74 bhp
at 3000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
98 bhp
74 bhp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
133 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
210 NM
at 1500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
133 NM
210 NM
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Performance
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
103 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
193 m
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
179 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.4 TDI
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11.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.49 kg/bhp
KIA Rio 1.4
11.82 kg/bhp
15.49 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
74 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
46 mpg
74 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
34 mpg
city
63 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
83 mpg
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
459 mi
Range
736 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
459 mi
736 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Environmental Impact
115.6 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
115.6 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
140 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
98 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
442 kg
Maximum Payload
504 kg
325 L
Boot Capacity
280 L







1103 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
952 L