The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG (11 - 15) vs. VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15)
€ 16,100
€ 17,900
€ 16,100
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. Both cars are the same height, but the KIA Rio 1.4 ISG is 3 inches longer and 1.5 inches wider.
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
57.3
67.7
78.1
57.3
66.2
74.8
67.7 in
Width
66.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.3 in
Height
57.3 in
101.2
159.3
97.2
156.3
159.3 in
Length
156.3 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
2515 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb
Weight Difference:
53 lb
2.06 %
General
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
UB
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
108 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 3000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
108 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
101 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
101 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
114 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
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23.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.7 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
23.29 lb/hp
34.7 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
76 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
44 mpg
76 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
35 mpg
city
59 mpg
52 mpg
highway
90 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
504 mi
Range
902 mi
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
504 mi
902 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
100.4 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 ISG
100.4 kWh
63.7 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
132 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
