The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi (15 - 16) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - ..)
€ 18,300
€ 21,000
€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi is just 0.1 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR.
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
57.3
67.7
78.1
56.9
68.9
77.3
67.7 in
Width
68.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
57.3 in
Height
56.9 in
101.2
159.4
100.4
159.6
159.4 in
Length
159.6 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
2754 lb
Curb Weight
2873 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
4.14 %
General
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
UB
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
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
94 hp
at 2700 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
89 hp
94 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
105 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
30.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.56 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
30.94 lb/hp
30.56 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
60 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
62 mpg
60 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
53 mpg
city
53 mpg
69 mpg
highway
65 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
703 mi
Range
638 mi
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
703 mi
638 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
80.3 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
78.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
950 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
