The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI (10 - 14) vs. KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77 (17 - 18)
€ 19,100

€ 17,500

€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘ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 TSI is 3.1 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77.
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
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 TSI
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
2524 lb
Curb Weight
2712 lb
3505 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.9 %

General
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
6R
Generation
YB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
76 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
104 hp
76 hp
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
Performance
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
117 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
▶ REPLAY
24.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.68 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
24.27 lb/hp
35.68 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
43 mpg
67 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
34 mpg
city
56 mpg
51 mpg
highway
76 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
508 mi
Range
799 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
508 mi
799 mi
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
71.9 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
104.1 kWh
71.9 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 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