The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi (11 - 15) vs. VW Polo 1.0 MPI (18 - ..)
€ 18,100

€ 14,300

€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,300
ⓘ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 CRDi is just 0.8 cm shorter, 3.1 cm narrower and 0.9 cm taller than the VW Polo 1.0 MPI.
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
1455
1720
1985
1446
1751
1964
1720 mm
Width
1751 mm
1985 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1964 mm
1455 mm
Height
1446 mm
2570
4045
2551
4053
4045 mm
Length
4053 mm
2570 mm
Wheelbase
2551 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
1239 kg
Kerb Weight
1125 kg
1690 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1590 kg

Weight Difference:
114 kg
9.2 %

General
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
UB
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*DSG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1396 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
89 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
79 bhp
at 5100 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
89 bhp
79 bhp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
220 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
93 NM
at 3750 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
220 NM
93 NM
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Performance
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
107 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
14.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 m
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
214 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 MPI
▶ REPLAY
13.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.24 kg/bhp
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
13.92 kg/bhp
14.24 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
59 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
66 mpg
59 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
56 mpg
city
46 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
43 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 L
621 mi
Range
518 mi
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
621 mi
518 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
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).
90.9 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
88.5 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
113 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
131 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
451 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
288 L
Boot Capacity
351 L







923 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1125 L