The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90 (17 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.0 MPI (18 - ..)
€ 20,400

€ 14,300

€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,300
ⓘ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 90 is just 0.5 inches longer, an inch narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 MPI.
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
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 90
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
2712 lb
Curb Weight
2480 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3505 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
8.52 %

General
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*DSG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5100 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90
89 hp
79 hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
69 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90
177 lb‑ft
69 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Performance
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90
62 mph
62
mph
mph
702 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 MPI
▶ REPLAY
30.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.39 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90
30.47 lb/hp
31.39 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
49 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90
62 mpg
49 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
55 mpg
city
39 mpg
69 mpg
highway
57 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
736 mi
Range
518 mi
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90
736 mi
518 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
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).
90.9 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90
78.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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