The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 5-door 1.2 ISG (11 - 15) vs. VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
€ 15,600

€ 20,600

€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 1.2 ISG is 7.3 cm longer, 3.8 cm wider and 0.7 cm lower than the VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT.
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
1455
1720
1985
1462
1682
1901
1720 mm
Width
1682 mm
1985 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1901 mm
1455 mm
Height
1462 mm
2570
4045
2470
3972
4045 mm
Length
3972 mm
2570 mm
Wheelbase
2470 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
1104 kg
Kerb Weight
1165 kg
1560 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1690 kg

Weight Difference:
61 kg
5.24 %

General
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
UB
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1248 CC
Engine Capacity
1422 CC
84 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 3500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
84 bhp
89 bhp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
121 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
121 NM
230 NM
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Performance
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
103 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
13.14 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
13.14 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
74 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
56 mpg
74 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
47 mpg
city
66 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
81 mpg
43 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
534 mi
Range
736 mi
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
534 mi
736 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
78.2 kWh
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
94.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
98 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
456 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
288 L
Boot Capacity
280 L







923 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
952 L