The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi (11 - 15) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 14)
€ 18,100

€ 19,200

€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘ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 7.5 cm longer, 3.8 cm wider and 3 cm lower than the VW Polo 1.2 TSI.
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
1455
1720
1985
1485
1682
1901
1720 mm
Width
1682 mm
1985 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1901 mm
1455 mm
Height
1485 mm
2570
4045
2470
3970
4045 mm
Length
3970 mm
2570 mm
Wheelbase
2470 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
1239 kg
Kerb Weight
1126 kg
1690 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1600 kg

Weight Difference:
113 kg
9.12 %

General
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
UB
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1396 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
89 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
89 bhp
104 bhp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
220 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
220 NM
175 NM
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Performance
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
107 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
14.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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13.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.83 kg/bhp
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
13.92 kg/bhp
10.83 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
53 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
66 mpg
53 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
56 mpg
city
40 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
43 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
621 mi
Range
528 mi
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
621 mi
528 mi
VW Polo 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).
100.4 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
88.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
113 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
451 kg
Maximum Payload
474 kg
288 L
Boot Capacity
280 L







923 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
952 L