The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 5-door 1.1 CRDi (15 - 16) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR (17 - 19)
€ 14,200

€ 16,500

€ 14,200
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 1.1 CRDi is just 0.1 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR.
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
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
159.4
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 1.6 TDI SCR
2701 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.29 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.1 L / 54 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
74 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 2700 rpm
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
74 hp
79 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
125 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
125 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
99 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
16.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
761 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
36.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.72 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
36.5 lb/hp
35.72 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
64 mpg
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
71 mpg
64 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
67 mpg
city
53 mpg
76 mpg
highway
71 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
810 mi
Range
672 mi
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
810 mi
672 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
76.1 kWh
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
67.9 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c
138 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 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