The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi (11 - 15) vs. VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI DSG (11 - 14)
€ 18,100

€ 19,600

€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600
ⓘ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 CRDi is 2.3 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI.
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
57.3
67.7
78.1
58.6
66.9
74.8
67.7 in
Width
66.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.3 in
Height
58.6 in
101.2
159.3
97.2
157
159.3 in
Length
157 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
2732 lb
Curb Weight
2624 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3594 lb

Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.95 %

General
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
UB
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
89 hp
89 hp
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
162 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Performance
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
107 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
14.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
646 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
30.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.48 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
30.7 lb/hp
29.48 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
43 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
55 mpg
43 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
47 mpg
city
33 mpg
62 mpg
highway
51 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
621 mi
Range
508 mi
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
621 mi
508 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
104.1 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
88.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
994 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft