The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15) vs. KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (18 - 19)
€ 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 1.4.
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Rio 1.4
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 1.4
1165 kg
Kerb Weight
1163 kg
1620 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1600 kg

Weight Difference:
2 kg
0.17 %

General
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Rio 1.4
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
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 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1422 CC
Engine Capacity
1368 CC
74 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
98 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
74 bhp
98 bhp
KIA Rio 1.4
210 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
210 NM
133 NM
KIA Rio 1.4
Performance
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Rio 1.4
111 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
179 m
0.000 sec

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

KIA Rio 1.4
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15.74 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.87 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
15.74 kg/bhp
11.87 kg/bhp
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy
91 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
91 mpg
45 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
71 mpg
city
37 mpg
109 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
902 mi
Range
444 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
902 mi
444 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
63.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
82 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Rio 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
437 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
325 L







952 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1103 L