The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Rio 5-door 1.1 CRDi (15 - 16) vs. VW Polo 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18)

€ 14,200
KIA Rio 5-door 1.1 CRDi (15 - 16) KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
€ 19,900
VW Polo 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18) VW Polo 1.0 TSI
€ 14,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900

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 1.1 CRDi is just 0.1 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 TSI.
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
57.3
Blueprint KIA Rio 5-door 1.1 CRDi (15 - 16)
67.7
78.1
56.9
Blueprint VW Polo 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint KIA Rio 5-door 1.1 CRDi (15 - 16)
101.2
159.4
Blueprint VW Polo 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
100.4
159.6
159.4 in
Length
159.6 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
2701 lb
Curb Weight
2624 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3660 lb
KIA Rio 5-door 1.1 CRDi (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.85 %
VW Polo 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18)

General

KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
UB
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1.1 L / 54 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
74 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
74 hp
114 hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
125 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
125 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 TSI

Performance

KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
99 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
16.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

761 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 TSI

 REPLAY
36.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.02 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
36.5 lb/hp
23.02 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
50 mpg
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
71 mpg
50 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
67 mpg
city
42 mpg
76 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
810 mi
Range
529 mi
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
810 mi
529 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
67.9 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).
89 kWh
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
67.9 kWh
89 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
138 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft