The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 14) vs. KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi (15 - 16)
€ 21,200

€ 18,300

€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,300
ⓘ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 2.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi.
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
58.6
66.9
74.8
57.3
67.7
78.1
66.9 in
Width
67.7 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.6 in
Height
57.3 in
97.2
157
101.2
159.4
157 in
Length
159.4 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
2751 lb
Curb Weight
2754 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb

Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %

General
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
6R
Generation
UB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*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
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
89 hp
89 hp
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Performance
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
109 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
30.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.94 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
30.91 lb/hp
30.94 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
51 mpg
62 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
43 mpg
city
53 mpg
57 mpg
highway
69 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
608 mi
Range
703 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
608 mi
703 mi
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
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).
78.2 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
94.6 kWh
78.2 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
996 lb
Maximum Payload
950 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft







27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft