The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (17 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)

€ 19,500
KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (17 - 18) KIA Rio 1.4
€ 20,600
 VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17) VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
€ 19,500
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 3.7 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT.
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
57.1
Blueprint KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (17 - 18)
67.9
78.3
57.6
Blueprint VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
66.2
74.8
67.9 in
Width
66.2 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.1 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (17 - 18)
101.6
160
Blueprint VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
97.2
156.4
160 in
Length
156.4 in
101.6 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
2553 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3726 lb
KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.58 %
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)

General

KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
YB
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 1.4 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
98 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
98 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
98 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
98 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT

Performance

KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
103 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

633 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.4

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
26.05 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
62 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
39 mpg
62 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
29 mpg
city
55 mpg
48 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
459 mi
Range
736 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
459 mi
736 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
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).
78.2 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
115.6 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
974 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft