The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90 ISG (17 - 17) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 14)
€ 22,200

€ 16,900

€ 22,200
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 ISG is 3.7 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g.
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90 ISG
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
57.1
67.9
78.3
57.7
66.2
74.8
67.9 in
Width
66.2 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.1 in
Height
57.7 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 ISG
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
2712 lb
Curb Weight
2535 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3505 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
6.49 %

General
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90 ISG
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
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 ISG
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90 ISG
89 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90 ISG
177 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Performance
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90 ISG
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
109 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90 ISG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
▶ REPLAY
30.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.26 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90 ISG
30.47 lb/hp
34.26 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90 ISG
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
69 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90 ISG
62 mpg
69 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
53 mpg
city
57 mpg
69 mpg
highway
78 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
736 mi
Range
823 mi
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90 ISG
736 mi
823 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
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).
70 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90 ISG
78.2 kWh
70 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90 ISG
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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