The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 10) vs. KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (11 - 15)
€ 17,400
€ 15,500
€ 17,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500
ⓘ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 1.4 BiFuel is 3 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.4.
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
KIA Rio 1.4
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 1.4 BiFuel
KIA Rio 1.4
2509 lb
Curb Weight
2575 lb
3483 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3594 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.56 %
General
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
KIA Rio 1.4
6R
Generation
UB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
KIA Rio 1.4
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CMA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
81 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
81 hp
108 hp
KIA Rio 1.4
93 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
101 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
93 lb‑ft
101 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.4
Performance
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
KIA Rio 1.4
108 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4
▶ REPLAY
30.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.84 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
30.98 lb/hp
23.84 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
29 mpg
37 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
22 mpg
city
28 mpg
36 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
399 mi
Range
418 mi
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
399 mi
418 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
119.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
KIA Rio 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
974 lb
Maximum Payload
1019 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
