The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90 (17 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (14 - 17)
€ 20,400

€ 16,900

€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,900
ⓘ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 90 is 3.7 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
57.1
67.9
78.3
57.2
66.2
74.8
67.9 in
Width
66.2 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.1 in
Height
57.2 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 90
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
2712 lb
Curb Weight
2449 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3439 lb

Weight Difference:
262 lb
9.66 %

General
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CHZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90
89 hp
94 hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90
177 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Performance
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
109 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
30.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.05 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90
30.47 lb/hp
26.05 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
56 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90
62 mpg
56 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
55 mpg
city
46 mpg
69 mpg
highway
64 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
736 mi
Range
665 mi
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90
736 mi
665 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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).
79.5 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90
78.2 kWh
79.5 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
990 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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