The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18) vs. KIA Rio 5-door 1.1 CRDi (15 - 16)
€ 19,900

€ 14,200

€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,200
ⓘ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 0.1 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi.
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
KIA Rio 1.1 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
159.4
159.6 in
Length
159.4 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
2624 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
3660 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.85 %

General
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
KIA Rio 1.1 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 1.1 CRDi
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
*DKR*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.1 L / 54 cu in
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
114 hp
74 hp
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
124 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
16.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
761 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
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23.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.5 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
23.02 lb/hp
36.5 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
71 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
50 mpg
71 mpg
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
42 mpg
city
67 mpg
56 mpg
highway
76 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
529 mi
Range
810 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
529 mi
810 mi
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
Environmental Impact
89 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).
67.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
89 kWh
67.9 kWh
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
138 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft







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