The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90 (17 - 18) vs. VW Polo 5-door GTI (14 - 17)
€ 20,400
€ 23,300
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90 is 3.2 inches longer and 1.7 inches wider.
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90
VW Polo GTI
57.1
67.9
78.3
57.1
66.2
74.8
67.9 in
Width
66.2 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.1 in
Height
57.1 in
101.6
160
97.2
156.8
160 in
Length
156.8 in
101.6 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90
VW Polo GTI
2712 lb
Curb Weight
2804 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
93 lb
3.32 %
General
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90
VW Polo GTI
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 GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DAJ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90
89 hp
189 hp
VW Polo GTI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI
Performance
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90
VW Polo GTI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
▶ REPLAY
30.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.84 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90
30.47 lb/hp
14.84 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
39 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90
62 mpg
39 mpg
VW Polo GTI
55 mpg
city
31 mpg
69 mpg
highway
46 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
736 mi
Range
466 mi
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90
736 mi
466 mi
VW Polo GTI
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).
113.6 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90
78.2 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90
VW Polo GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
966 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
