The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG (11 - 15) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR (17 - 19)
€ 16,100
€ 16,500
€ 16,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The KIA Rio 1.4 ISG is just 0.3 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR.
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
57.3
67.7
78.1
56.9
68.9
77.3
67.7 in
Width
68.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
57.3 in
Height
56.9 in
101.2
159.3
100.4
159.6
159.3 in
Length
159.6 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
2515 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
306 lb
10.84 %
General
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
UB
Generation
AW
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 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 2700 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
108 hp
79 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
101 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
101 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
114 mph
Maximum Speed
109 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 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
23.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.72 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
23.29 lb/hp
35.72 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
64 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
44 mpg
64 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
35 mpg
city
53 mpg
52 mpg
highway
71 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
504 mi
Range
672 mi
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
504 mi
672 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
76.1 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
100.4 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
