The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 14) vs. KIA Rio 1.2 (18 - ..)
€ 21,200
€ 12,000
€ 21,200
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 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 1.2.
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
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
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 1.2
2751 lb
Curb Weight
2447 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3439 lb
Weight Difference:
304 lb
11.05 %
General
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
KIA Rio 1.2
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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
83 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
89 hp
83 hp
KIA Rio 1.2
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
90 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
90 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.2
Performance
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
KIA Rio 1.2
109 mph
Maximum Speed
107 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 1.2
▶ REPLAY
30.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.48 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
30.91 lb/hp
29.48 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
KIA Rio 1.2
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
51 mpg
43 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2
43 mpg
city
36 mpg
57 mpg
highway
48 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
608 mi
Range
508 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
608 mi
508 mi
KIA Rio 1.2
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
104.1 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
94.6 kWh
104.1 kWh
KIA Rio 1.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
KIA Rio 1.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
996 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
