The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi (15 - 16) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
€ 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 7.8 cm longer, 3.8 cm wider and 0.7 cm lower than the VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT.
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
1455
1720
1985
1462
1682
1901
1720 mm
Width
1682 mm
1985 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1901 mm
1455 mm
Height
1462 mm
2570
4050
2470
3972
4050 mm
Length
3972 mm
2570 mm
Wheelbase
2470 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
1249 kg
Kerb Weight
1139 kg
1680 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1650 kg

Weight Difference:
110 kg
8.81 %

General
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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
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 petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1396 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
89 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4800 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
89 bhp
89 bhp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
220 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1400 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
220 NM
160 NM
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
105 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
193 m
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
14.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.8 kg/bhp
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
14.03 kg/bhp
12.8 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
61 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
74 mpg
61 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
64 mpg
city
50 mpg
83 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
43 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
703 mi
Range
608 mi
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
703 mi
608 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).
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).
87.2 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
78.2 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
98 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
107 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
431 kg
Maximum Payload
511 kg
288 L
Boot Capacity
280 L







923 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
952 L