The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 5-door 1.2 ISG (11 - 15) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR (17 - ..)
€ 15,600
€ 19,500
€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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 1.2 ISG is just 0.3 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR.
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
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
159.3
100.4
159.6
159.3 in
Length
159.6 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
2434 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3439 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
388 lb
13.75 %
General
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
UB
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
84 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 2700 rpm
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
84 hp
94 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
89 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
89 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
103 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
28.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.02 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
28.98 lb/hp
30.02 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
64 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
47 mpg
64 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
39 mpg
city
53 mpg
55 mpg
highway
71 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
534 mi
Range
672 mi
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
534 mi
672 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
76.1 kWh
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
94.8 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1005 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
