The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 5-door 1.1 CRDi (15 - 16) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 14)
€ 14,200

€ 19,100

€ 14,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100
ⓘ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 1.1 CRDi is 8 cm longer, 3.8 cm wider and 3 cm lower than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI.
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
1455
1720
1985
1485
1682
1901
1720 mm
Width
1682 mm
1985 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1901 mm
1455 mm
Height
1485 mm
2570
4050
2470
3970
4050 mm
Length
3970 mm
2570 mm
Wheelbase
2470 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
1225 kg
Kerb Weight
1165 kg
1650 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1660 kg

Weight Difference:
60 kg
4.9 %

General
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
UB
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1120 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
74 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
74 bhp
104 bhp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
170 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
170 NM
250 NM
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Performance
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
99 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
16.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
232 m
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
16.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.2 kg/bhp
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
16.55 kg/bhp
11.2 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
86 mpg
combined
67 mpg
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
86 mpg
67 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
81 mpg
city
55 mpg
91 mpg
motorway
78 mpg
43 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
810 mi
Range
665 mi
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
810 mi
665 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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).
86.4 kWh
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
67.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
86 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
288 L
Boot Capacity
280 L







923 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
952 L