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 3.1 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI.
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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 TDI
2754 lb
Curb Weight
2599 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.59 %
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
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
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
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
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
89 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
162 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
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
633 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
30.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.2 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
30.94 lb/hp
29.2 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
55 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
62 mpg
55 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
city
45 mpg
69 mpg
highway
64 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
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
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
950 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
