The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 14) vs. KIA Rio 5-door 1.4 (15 - 17)
€ 17,700
€ 15,300
€ 17,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,300
ⓘ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 TDI BlueMotion 88g is 3.1 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.4.
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
KIA Rio 1.4
57.7
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
57.7 in
Height
57.3 in
97.2
156.3
101.2
159.4
156.3 in
Length
159.4 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
KIA Rio 1.4
2535 lb
Curb Weight
2544 lb
3505 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.35 %
General
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
KIA Rio 1.4
6R
Generation
UB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
KIA Rio 1.4
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CFW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
74 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
74 hp
108 hp
KIA Rio 1.4
133 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
101 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
133 lb‑ft
101 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.4
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
KIA Rio 1.4
107 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4
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34.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.56 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
34.26 lb/hp
23.56 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
69 mpg
43 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
57 mpg
city
33 mpg
78 mpg
highway
52 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
823 mi
Range
486 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
823 mi
486 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
Environmental Impact
70 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
70 kWh
104.1 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
KIA Rio 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
