The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi (15 - 16) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 18,300
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi (15 - 16) KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
€ 18,600
 VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,600

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT.
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
57.3
Blueprint KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi (15 - 16)
67.7
78.1
58.5
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi (15 - 16)
101.2
159.4
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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 1.2 TSI BMT
2754 lb
Curb Weight
2504 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3527 lb
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
249 lb
9.04 %
VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT

Performance

KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
105 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

633 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
30.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.08 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
30.94 lb/hp
24.08 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
47 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
62 mpg
47 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
53 mpg
city
41 mpg
69 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
703 mi
Range
559 mi
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
703 mi
559 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
94.8 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
78.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
950 lb
Maximum Payload
1023 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft