The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77 (17 - 18)
€ 18,000

€ 17,500

€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘ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 BMT is 3.7 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
58.5
66.2
74.8
57.1
67.9
78.3
66.2 in
Width
67.9 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
58.5 in
Height
57.1 in
97.2
156.3
101.6
160
156.3 in
Length
160 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
2434 lb
Curb Weight
2712 lb
3461 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb

Weight Difference:
278 lb
10.25 %

General
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
6R
Generation
YB
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 BMT
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
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
76 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
76 hp
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
118 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
▶ REPLAY
23.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.68 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
23.4 lb/hp
35.68 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
47 mpg
67 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
37 mpg
city
56 mpg
56 mpg
highway
76 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
559 mi
Range
799 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
559 mi
799 mi
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
71.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
71.9 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 77
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1027 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft







27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.2 cu ft