The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17) vs. KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG (11 - 15)
€ 18,400

€ 13,500

€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG.
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
57.2
66.2
74.8
57.3
67.7
78.1
66.2 in
Width
67.7 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.2 in
Height
57.3 in
97.2
156.3
101.2
159.3
156.3 in
Length
159.3 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
2511 lb
Curb Weight
2546 lb
3505 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3616 lb

Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.37 %

General
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
6R
Generation
UB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.1 L / 54 cu in
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
94 hp
74 hp
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
118 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
119 mph
Maximum Speed
98 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
16.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
738 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
▶ REPLAY
26.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.41 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
26.71 lb/hp
34.41 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
74 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
55 mpg
74 mpg
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
45 mpg
city
67 mpg
62 mpg
highway
78 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
651 mi
Range
835 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
651 mi
835 mi
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
Environmental Impact
81.4 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).
65.8 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
81.4 kWh
65.8 kWh
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
161 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
994 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft







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