The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77 (17 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 17,500

€ 18,700

€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘ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 77 is just 0.5 inches longer, an inch narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 TSI.
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
57.1
67.9
78.3
56.9
68.9
77.3
67.9 in
Width
68.9 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
57.1 in
Height
56.9 in
101.6
160
100.4
159.6
160 in
Length
159.6 in
101.6 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
2712 lb
Curb Weight
2601 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
4.06 %

General
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
YB
Generation
AW
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 77
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
76 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
76 hp
94 hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
177 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Performance
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
103 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
14 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
35.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.67 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
35.68 lb/hp
27.67 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
51 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
67 mpg
51 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
56 mpg
city
41 mpg
76 mpg
highway
59 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
799 mi
Range
541 mi
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
799 mi
541 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
71.9 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 77
71.9 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







31.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft