The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90 (17 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15)
€ 20,400
€ 17,900
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,900
ⓘ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 0.2 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion.
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
57.1
67.9
78.3
57.3
66.2
74.8
67.9 in
Width
66.2 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.1 in
Height
57.3 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 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
2712 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
5.27 %
General
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
YB
Generation
6R
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 90
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 3000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90
89 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90
177 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
109 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
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30.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.7 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90
30.47 lb/hp
34.7 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
76 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90
62 mpg
76 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
55 mpg
city
59 mpg
69 mpg
highway
90 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
736 mi
Range
902 mi
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90
736 mi
902 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI 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).
63.7 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90
78.2 kWh
63.7 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
132 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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























