The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI (10 - 13) vs. KIA Rio 1.4 (18 - 19)
€ 19,100
€ 18,800
€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,800
ⓘ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 VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI is 3.1 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.4.
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
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 TDI
KIA Rio 1.4
2654 lb
Curb Weight
2491 lb
3616 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3483 lb
Weight Difference:
163 lb
6.14 %
General
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
KIA Rio 1.4
6R
Generation
YB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
KIA Rio 1.4
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CFW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
74 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
98 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
74 hp
98 hp
KIA Rio 1.4
133 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
98 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
133 lb‑ft
98 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.4
Performance
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
KIA Rio 1.4
103 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4
▶ REPLAY
35.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.42 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
35.86 lb/hp
25.42 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
57 mpg
41 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
46 mpg
city
34 mpg
65 mpg
highway
47 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
682 mi
Range
490 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
682 mi
490 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
108 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
84.3 kWh
108 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TDI
KIA Rio 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
961 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.2 cu ft
