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 0.3 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 MPI.
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
57.3
67.7
78.1
56.9
68.9
77.3
67.7 in
Width
68.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
57.3 in
Height
56.9 in
101.2
159.3
100.4
159.6
159.3 in
Length
159.6 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
2732 lb
Curb Weight
2480 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3505 lb
Weight Difference:
251 lb
9.19 %
General
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
UB
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*DSG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5100 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
89 hp
79 hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
69 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
162 lb‑ft
69 lb‑ft
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
646 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
702 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
▶ REPLAY
30.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.39 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
30.7 lb/hp
31.39 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
49 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
55 mpg
49 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
47 mpg
city
39 mpg
62 mpg
highway
57 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
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
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
994 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
