The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi (15 - 16) vs. VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (11 - 14)
€ 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. The KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi is 3.1 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel.
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
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
159.4
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 1.6 BiFuel
2754 lb
Curb Weight
2509 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb
Weight Difference:
245 lb
8.9 %
General
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CNK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
81 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
89 hp
81 hp
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
162 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
105 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
30.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.98 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
30.94 lb/hp
30.98 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
39 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
62 mpg
39 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
53 mpg
city
29 mpg
69 mpg
highway
49 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
703 mi
Range
466 mi
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
703 mi
466 mi
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
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).
113.6 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
78.2 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
950 lb
Maximum Payload
1019 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
