The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17) vs. KIA Rio 1.2 (17 - 18)
€ 20,800

€ 12,000

€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 12,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT is 0.5 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.2.
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
KIA Rio 1.2
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 1.4 TDI BMT
KIA Rio 1.2
2674 lb
Curb Weight
2447 lb
3594 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3439 lb

Weight Difference:
227 lb
8.49 %

General
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
KIA Rio 1.2
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
KIA Rio 1.2
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
89 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
83 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
89 hp
83 hp
KIA Rio 1.2
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
90 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
170 lb‑ft
90 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.2
Performance
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
KIA Rio 1.2
110 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.2
▶ REPLAY
30.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.48 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
30.04 lb/hp
29.48 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
KIA Rio 1.2
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
60 mpg
49 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2
53 mpg
city
39 mpg
65 mpg
highway
57 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
717 mi
Range
583 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
717 mi
583 mi
KIA Rio 1.2
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
90.9 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
90.9 kWh
KIA Rio 1.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
KIA Rio 1.2
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