The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Rio 5-door 1.1 CRDi (15 - 16) vs. VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14)

€ 14,200
KIA Rio 5-door 1.1 CRDi (15 - 16) KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
€ 22,900
 VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14) VW Polo GTI
€ 14,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.9 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the VW Polo GTI.
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
VW Polo GTI
57.3
Blueprint KIA Rio 5-door 1.1 CRDi (15 - 16)
67.7
78.1
57.2
Blueprint VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14)
66.2
74.8
67.7 in
Width
66.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.3 in
Height
57.2 in
Blueprint KIA Rio 5-door 1.1 CRDi (15 - 16)
101.2
159.4
Blueprint VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14)
97.2
156.5
159.4 in
Length
156.5 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
VW Polo GTI
2701 lb
Curb Weight
2798 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3704 lb
KIA Rio 5-door 1.1 CRDi (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.47 %
VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14)

General

KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
VW Polo GTI
UB
Generation
6R
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 GTI
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.1 L / 54 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
74 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6200 rpm
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
74 hp
178 hp
VW Polo GTI
125 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
125 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI

Performance

KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
VW Polo GTI
99 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
16.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

761 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI

▶ REPLAY
36.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.72 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
36.5 lb/hp
15.72 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
40 mpg
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
71 mpg
40 mpg
VW Polo GTI
67 mpg
city
31 mpg
76 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
810 mi
Range
474 mi
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
810 mi
474 mi
VW Polo GTI
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).
111.8 kWh
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
67.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
138 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
VW Polo GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft