The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI DSG (11 - 14) vs. KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (17 - 18)
€ 19,600
€ 19,500
€ 19,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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.
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
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 TSI
KIA Rio 1.4
2624 lb
Curb Weight
2553 lb
3594 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.71 %
General
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
KIA Rio 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CJZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
98 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
89 hp
98 hp
KIA Rio 1.4
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
98 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
98 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.4
Performance
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
KIA Rio 1.4
111 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4
▶ REPLAY
29.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.05 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
29.48 lb/hp
26.05 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
43 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
33 mpg
city
29 mpg
51 mpg
highway
48 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
508 mi
Range
459 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
508 mi
459 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
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).
115.6 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
104.1 kWh
115.6 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
KIA Rio 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
974 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.2 cu ft
