The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 5-door 1.4 ISG (15 - 17) vs. VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI (10 - 14)
€ 16,600
€ 19,800
€ 16,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘ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 ISG is 2.5 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI.
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
57.3
67.7
78.1
58.6
66.9
74.8
67.7 in
Width
66.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.3 in
Height
58.6 in
101.2
159.4
97.2
157
159.4 in
Length
157 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
2544 lb
Curb Weight
2692 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb
Weight Difference:
148 lb
5.5 %
General
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
UB
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
108 hp
89 hp
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
101 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
101 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Performance
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.25 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
23.56 lb/hp
30.25 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
55 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
47 mpg
55 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
36 mpg
city
43 mpg
56 mpg
highway
64 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
534 mi
Range
651 mi
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
534 mi
651 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
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).
88.5 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
94.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
990 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
