The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi (11 - 15) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.2 (09 - 14)
€ 18,100
€ 12,500
€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 12,500
ⓘ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.
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.2
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
1239 kg
Kerb Weight
1067 kg
1690 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1550 kg
Weight Difference:
172 kg
13.88 %
General
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.2
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGP*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1396 CC
Engine Capacity
1198 CC
89 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
59 bhp
at 5200 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
89 bhp
59 bhp
VW Polo 1.2
220 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
108 NM
at 3000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
220 NM
108 NM
VW Polo 1.2
Performance
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.2
107 mph
Maximum Speed
98 mph
14.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
16.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 m
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
224 m
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2
▶ REPLAY
13.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.08 kg/bhp
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
13.92 kg/bhp
18.08 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.2
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
51 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
66 mpg
51 mpg
VW Polo 1.2
56 mpg
city
39 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
43 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
621 mi
Range
508 mi
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
621 mi
508 mi
VW Polo 1.2
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 Polo 1.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
113 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
128 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.2
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
451 kg
Maximum Payload
483 kg
288 L
Boot Capacity
280 L







923 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
952 L

















