The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 5-door 1.1 CRDi (15 - 16) vs. VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - ..)
€ 14,200

€ 20,800

€ 14,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 OPF.
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
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
159.4
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 OPF
2701 lb
Curb Weight
2624 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3549 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.85 %

General
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
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 OPF
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 OPF
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 OPF
Performance
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
99 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
16.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
761 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
▶ 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 OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
49 mpg
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
71 mpg
49 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
67 mpg
city
44 mpg
76 mpg
highway
52 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
810 mi
Range
518 mi
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
810 mi
518 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
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).
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).
90.9 kWh
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
67.9 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
138 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft