The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (18 - 19) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - ..)
€ 20,000

€ 21,000

€ 20,000
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 0.5 inches longer, an inch narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR.
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
57.1
67.9
78.3
56.9
68.9
77.3
67.9 in
Width
68.9 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
57.1 in
Height
56.9 in
101.6
160
100.4
159.6
160 in
Length
159.6 in
101.6 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
2564 lb
Curb Weight
2873 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
10.76 %

General
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
YB
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
98 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 2700 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
98 hp
94 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
98 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
98 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
114 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 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
26.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.56 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
26.16 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
31 mpg
city
53 mpg
43 mpg
highway
65 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
444 mi
Range
638 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
444 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 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6
243 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
963 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







31.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft