The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi (15 - 16) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14)
€ 18,300

€ 19,000

€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘ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 8 cm longer, 3.8 cm wider and 3 cm lower than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI.
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
1455
1720
1985
1485
1682
1901
1720 mm
Width
1682 mm
1985 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1901 mm
1455 mm
Height
1485 mm
2570
4050
2470
3970
4050 mm
Length
3970 mm
2570 mm
Wheelbase
2470 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
1249 kg
Kerb Weight
1179 kg
1680 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1680 kg

Weight Difference:
70 kg
5.6 %

General
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
UB
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1396 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
89 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
89 bhp
89 bhp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
220 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
220 NM
230 NM
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Performance
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
105 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
193 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
14.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.25 kg/bhp
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
14.03 kg/bhp
13.25 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
66 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
74 mpg
66 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
64 mpg
city
54 mpg
83 mpg
motorway
76 mpg
43 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
703 mi
Range
651 mi
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
703 mi
651 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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).
88.5 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
78.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
98 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
431 kg
Maximum Payload
501 kg
288 L
Boot Capacity
280 L







923 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
952 L