The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.4 TDI (14 - 17) vs. KIA Rio 1.4 (17 - 18)
€ 16,500
€ 18,800
€ 16,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,800
ⓘ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 TDI is 3.7 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.4.
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
KIA Rio 1.4
57.6
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
57.6 in
Height
57.1 in
97.2
156.4
101.6
160
156.4 in
Length
160 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
KIA Rio 1.4
2526 lb
Curb Weight
2491 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3483 lb
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.39 %
General
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
KIA Rio 1.4
6R
Generation
YB
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 1.4 TDI
KIA Rio 1.4
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
74 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
98 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
74 hp
98 hp
KIA Rio 1.4
155 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
98 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
155 lb‑ft
98 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.4
Performance
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
KIA Rio 1.4
107 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4
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34.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.42 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
34.14 lb/hp
25.42 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
62 mpg
47 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
52 mpg
city
37 mpg
69 mpg
highway
55 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
736 mi
Range
559 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
736 mi
559 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
94.8 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
78.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
KIA Rio 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 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
