The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI (10 - 14) vs. KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (18 - 19)
€ 19,800
€ 20,000
€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI is 3.1 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.4.
VW CrossPolo 1.6 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 1.6 TDI
KIA Rio 1.4
2692 lb
Curb Weight
2564 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.76 %
General
VW CrossPolo 1.6 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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
KIA Rio 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
98 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
89 hp
98 hp
KIA Rio 1.4
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
98 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
98 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.4
Performance
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
KIA Rio 1.4
109 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4
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30.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.16 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
30.25 lb/hp
26.16 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
37 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
43 mpg
city
31 mpg
64 mpg
highway
43 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
651 mi
Range
444 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
651 mi
444 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
119.4 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
KIA Rio 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
990 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.2 cu ft
