The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi (15 - 16) vs. VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15)
€ 18,300
€ 17,900
€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,900
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi is 3.1 inches longer and 1.5 inches wider.
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
57.3
67.7
78.1
57.3
66.2
74.8
67.7 in
Width
66.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.3 in
Height
57.3 in
101.2
159.4
97.2
156.3
159.4 in
Length
156.3 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
2754 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
6.72 %
General
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
UB
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 3000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
89 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
162 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
105 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
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30.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.7 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
30.94 lb/hp
34.7 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
76 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
62 mpg
76 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
53 mpg
city
59 mpg
69 mpg
highway
90 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
703 mi
Range
902 mi
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
703 mi
902 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
63.7 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
78.2 kWh
63.7 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
132 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
950 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
