The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TSI DSG (11 - 14) vs. KIA Rio 5-door 1.1 CRDi (15 - 16)
€ 18,100
€ 14,200
€ 18,100
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Polo 1.2 TSI is 3.1 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
KIA Rio 1.1 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
159.4
156.3 in
Length
159.4 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
2489 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
3549 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
212 lb
7.85 %
General
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
6R
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 1.2 TSI
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
*CJZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.1 L / 54 cu in
89 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
89 hp
74 hp
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
113 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
16.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
761 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
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27.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.5 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
27.97 lb/hp
36.5 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
71 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
44 mpg
71 mpg
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
34 mpg
city
67 mpg
53 mpg
highway
76 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
528 mi
Range
810 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
528 mi
810 mi
KIA Rio 1.1 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).
67.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
100.4 kWh
67.9 kWh
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
138 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1060 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
