The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TSI (09 - 14) vs. KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi (11 - 15)
€ 17,800
€ 18,100
€ 17,800
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Polo 1.2 TSI is 3 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
58.5
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
58.5 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 1.2 TSI
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
2399 lb
Curb Weight
2732 lb
3461 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb
Weight Difference:
333 lb
12.19 %
General
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
6R
Generation
UB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
104 hp
89 hp
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
118 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
646 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
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23.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.7 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
23.07 lb/hp
30.7 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
44 mpg
55 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
35 mpg
city
47 mpg
52 mpg
highway
62 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
528 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
528 mi
621 mi
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
100.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1063 lb
Maximum Payload
994 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
