The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15) vs. KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 (17 - 18)
€ 17,900

€ 20,000

€ 17,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 BlueMotion is 9.5 cm shorter, 4.3 cm narrower and 0.6 cm taller than the KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120.
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
1456
1682
1901
1450
1725
1990
1682 mm
Width
1725 mm
1901 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1990 mm
1456 mm
Height
1450 mm
2468
3970
2580
4065
3970 mm
Length
4065 mm
2468 mm
Wheelbase
2580 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
1165 kg
Kerb Weight
1160 kg
1620 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1620 kg

Weight Difference:
5 kg
0.43 %

General
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
6R
Generation
YB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
*CUS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1422 CC
Engine Capacity
998 CC
74 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
74 bhp
118 bhp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
210 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
172 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
210 NM
172 NM
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
Performance
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
111 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
179 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
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15.74 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.83 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
15.74 kg/bhp
9.83 kg/bhp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
Fuel Economy
91 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
91 mpg
60 mpg
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
71 mpg
city
50 mpg
109 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
902 mi
Range
595 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
902 mi
595 mi
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
Environmental Impact
63.7 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).
89 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
63.7 kWh
89 kWh
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
82 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
107 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
325 L







952 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1103 L