The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 (09 - 14) vs. KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi (15 - 16)
€ 13,200

€ 18,300

€ 13,200
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 Polo 1.2 is 8 cm shorter, 3.8 cm narrower and 3 cm taller than the KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi.
VW Polo 1.2
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
1485
1682
1901
1455
1720
1985
1682 mm
Width
1720 mm
1901 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1985 mm
1485 mm
Height
1455 mm
2470
3970
2570
4050
3970 mm
Length
4050 mm
2470 mm
Wheelbase
2570 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
1067 kg
Kerb Weight
1249 kg
1550 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1680 kg

Weight Difference:
182 kg
14.57 %

General
VW Polo 1.2
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
6R
Generation
UB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Straight-three petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CGP*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1198 CC
Engine Capacity
1396 CC
59 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2
59 bhp
89 bhp
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
108 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo 1.2
108 NM
220 NM
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Performance
VW Polo 1.2
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
98 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
16.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
224 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
193 m
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
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18.08 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.03 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.2
18.08 kg/bhp
14.03 kg/bhp
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
74 mpg
VW Polo 1.2
51 mpg
74 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
39 mpg
city
64 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
83 mpg
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
508 mi
Range
703 mi
VW Polo 1.2
508 mi
703 mi
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Environmental Impact
104.1 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 Polo 1.2
104.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
128 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
98 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
483 kg
Maximum Payload
431 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
288 L







952 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
923 L