The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77 (17 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR (17 - ..)
€ 17,500
€ 19,500
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI SCR.
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
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 1.6 TDI SCR
2712 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.9 %
General
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
YB
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
76 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 2700 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
76 hp
94 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
103 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
14 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
35.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.02 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
35.68 lb/hp
30.02 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
64 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
67 mpg
64 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
56 mpg
city
53 mpg
76 mpg
highway
71 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
799 mi
Range
672 mi
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
799 mi
672 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
76.1 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
71.9 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
