The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossPolo 1.2 (10 - 13) vs. KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (18 - 19)
€ 16,800
€ 20,000
€ 16,800
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 slightly. The VW CrossPolo 1.2 is 3.1 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.4.
VW CrossPolo 1.2
KIA Rio 1.4
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
157
101.6
160
157 in
Length
160 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossPolo 1.2
KIA Rio 1.4
2487 lb
Curb Weight
2564 lb
3461 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
3 %
General
VW CrossPolo 1.2
KIA Rio 1.4
6R
Generation
YB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW CrossPolo 1.2
KIA Rio 1.4
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CGP*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
69 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
98 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.2
69 hp
98 hp
KIA Rio 1.4
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
98 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.2
83 lb‑ft
98 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.4
Performance
VW CrossPolo 1.2
KIA Rio 1.4
100 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossPolo 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4
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36.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.16 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.2
36.04 lb/hp
26.16 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossPolo 1.2
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.2
41 mpg
37 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
32 mpg
city
31 mpg
49 mpg
highway
43 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
490 mi
Range
444 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.2
490 mi
444 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
Environmental Impact
108 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).
119.4 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.2
108 kWh
119.4 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossPolo 1.2
KIA Rio 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
974 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.2 cu ft
