The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (18 - 19) vs. VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI (10 - 14)
€ 20,000
€ 19,800
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘ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 3.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI.
KIA Rio 1.4
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
57.1
67.9
78.3
58.6
66.9
74.8
67.9 in
Width
66.9 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.1 in
Height
58.6 in
101.6
160
97.2
157
160 in
Length
157 in
101.6 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.4
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
2564 lb
Curb Weight
2692 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.76 %
General
KIA Rio 1.4
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.4
VW CrossPolo 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
98 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
98 hp
89 hp
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
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 CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Performance
KIA Rio 1.4
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
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26.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.25 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
26.16 lb/hp
30.25 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.4
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
55 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
37 mpg
55 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
31 mpg
city
43 mpg
43 mpg
highway
64 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
444 mi
Range
651 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
444 mi
651 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
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).
88.5 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
119.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
963 lb
Maximum Payload
990 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
