The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Rio 5-door 1.4 CRDi (11 - 15) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 14)

€ 18,800
KIA Rio 5-door 1.4 CRDi (11 - 15) KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
€ 17,700
 VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 14) VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
€ 18,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,700

ⓘ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 1.4 CRDi is 3 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g.
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
57.3
Blueprint KIA Rio 5-door 1.4 CRDi (11 - 15)
67.7
78.1
57.7
Blueprint VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 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
57.7 in
Blueprint KIA Rio 5-door 1.4 CRDi (11 - 15)
101.2
159.3
Blueprint VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 14)
97.2
156.3
159.3 in
Length
156.3 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
2732 lb
Curb Weight
2535 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3505 lb
KIA Rio 5-door 1.4 CRDi (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
196 lb
7.18 %
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 14)

General

KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
UB
Generation
6R
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 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
89 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
162 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g

Performance

KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
107 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
14.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

646 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi

62 mph 62
mph

633 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g

▶ REPLAY
30.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.26 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
30.7 lb/hp
34.26 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
69 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
55 mpg
69 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
47 mpg
city
57 mpg
62 mpg
highway
78 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
823 mi
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
621 mi
823 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
70 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
88.5 kWh
70 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
994 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft