The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17) vs. KIA Rio 1.4 (18 - 19)
€ 21,500
€ 18,800
€ 21,500
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 a little. The VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT is 0.5 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.4.
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
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
160.5
101.6
160
160.5 in
Length
160 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Rio 1.4
2674 lb
Curb Weight
2491 lb
3594 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3483 lb
Weight Difference:
183 lb
6.84 %
General
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Rio 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CJZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
98 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
108 hp
98 hp
KIA Rio 1.4
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
98 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
98 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.4
Performance
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Rio 1.4
118 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4
▶ REPLAY
24.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.42 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
24.76 lb/hp
25.42 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
41 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
40 mpg
city
34 mpg
55 mpg
highway
47 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
570 mi
Range
490 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
570 mi
490 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
108 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
108 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Rio 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
919 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
