The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossPolo 1.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 17) vs. KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 (17 - 18)
€ 21,600

€ 20,000

€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW CrossPolo 1.0 TSI BMT is 0.5 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120.
VW CrossPolo 1.0 TSI BMT
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
58.6
66.9
74.8
57.1
67.9
78.3
66.9 in
Width
67.9 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
58.6 in
Height
57.1 in
97.2
160.5
101.6
160
160.5 in
Length
160 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossPolo 1.0 TSI BMT
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
2646 lb
Curb Weight
2557 lb
3549 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
3.33 %

General
VW CrossPolo 1.0 TSI BMT
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
6R
Generation
YB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossPolo 1.0 TSI BMT
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CHZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.0 TSI BMT
108 hp
118 hp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.0 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
127 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
Performance
VW CrossPolo 1.0 TSI BMT
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
119 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossPolo 1.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
▶ REPLAY
24.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.67 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.0 TSI BMT
24.5 lb/hp
21.67 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossPolo 1.0 TSI BMT
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.0 TSI BMT
49 mpg
50 mpg
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
41 mpg
city
42 mpg
55 mpg
highway
56 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
583 mi
Range
595 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.0 TSI BMT
583 mi
595 mi
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
89 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.0 TSI BMT
90.9 kWh
89 kWh
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossPolo 1.0 TSI BMT
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft







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