The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15) vs. KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (11 - 15)
€ 17,900
€ 15,500
€ 17,900
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. Both cars are the same height, but the VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion is 3 inches shorter and 1.5 inches narrower.
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Rio 1.4
57.3
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
57.3 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 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Rio 1.4
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2575 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3594 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.27 %
General
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Rio 1.4
6R
Generation
UB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Rio 1.4
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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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
108 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
74 hp
108 hp
KIA Rio 1.4
155 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
101 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
155 lb‑ft
101 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.4
Performance
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Rio 1.4
111 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4
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34.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.84 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
34.7 lb/hp
23.84 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy
76 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
76 mpg
37 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
59 mpg
city
28 mpg
90 mpg
highway
44 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
902 mi
Range
418 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
902 mi
418 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
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).
121.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
63.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
132 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Rio 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 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
