The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18) vs. KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi (11 - 15)
€ 18,700
€ 18,100
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The VW Polo 1.0 TSI is just 0.3 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi.
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
56.9
68.9
77.3
57.3
67.7
78.1
68.9 in
Width
67.7 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.9 in
Height
57.3 in
100.4
159.6
101.2
159.3
159.6 in
Length
159.3 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
2601 lb
Curb Weight
2732 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.76 %
General
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
AW
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
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DKL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
94 hp
89 hp
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
116 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
646 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
27.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.7 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
27.67 lb/hp
30.7 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
55 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
41 mpg
city
47 mpg
59 mpg
highway
62 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
541 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
541 mi
621 mi
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
87.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
994 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
