The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 5-door 1.1 CRDi ISG (11 - 15) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14)
€ 14,200

€ 19,700

€ 14,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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 ISG is 3 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI.
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
57.3
67.7
78.1
58.5
66.2
74.8
67.7 in
Width
66.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.3 in
Height
58.5 in
101.2
159.3
97.2
156.3
159.3 in
Length
156.3 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
2546 lb
Curb Weight
2551 lb
3616 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb

Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.16 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
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
1.1 L / 54 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
74 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
74 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
125 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
125 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Performance
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
98 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
16.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
738 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
34.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.66 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
34.41 lb/hp
28.66 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
55 mpg
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
74 mpg
55 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
67 mpg
city
45 mpg
78 mpg
highway
64 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
835 mi
Range
651 mi
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
835 mi
651 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
65.8 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).
88.5 kWh
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
65.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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