The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77 (17 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI (09 - 14)
€ 17,500

€ 17,800

€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,800
ⓘ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 77 is 3.7 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.2 TSI.
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
57.1
67.9
78.3
58.5
66.2
74.8
67.9 in
Width
66.2 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.1 in
Height
58.5 in
101.6
160
97.2
156.3
160 in
Length
156.3 in
101.6 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
2712 lb
Curb Weight
2399 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3461 lb

Weight Difference:
313 lb
11.54 %

General
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
YB
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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
76 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
76 hp
104 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
177 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Performance
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
103 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
14 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
35.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.07 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
35.68 lb/hp
23.07 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
44 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
67 mpg
44 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
56 mpg
city
35 mpg
76 mpg
highway
52 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
799 mi
Range
528 mi
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
799 mi
528 mi
VW Polo 1.2 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).
100.4 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
71.9 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1063 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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