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 3 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.2 TSI.
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
57.3
67.7
78.1
58.5
66.2
74.8
67.7 in
Width
66.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.3 in
Height
58.5 in
101.2
159.3
97.2
156.3
159.3 in
Length
156.3 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
2732 lb
Curb Weight
2482 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb
Weight Difference:
249 lb
9.12 %
General
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 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 Polo 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
89 hp
104 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
162 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
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
646 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
30.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.87 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
30.7 lb/hp
23.87 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
44 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
55 mpg
44 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
47 mpg
city
34 mpg
62 mpg
highway
53 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
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
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
994 lb
Maximum Payload
1045 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
