The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15) vs. KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi (11 - 15)
€ 17,900
€ 18,100
€ 17,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,100
ⓘ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 CRDi
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 CRDi
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2732 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb
Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.97 %
General
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
6R
Generation
UB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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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
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
74 hp
89 hp
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
155 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
155 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Performance
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
111 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
646 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
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34.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.7 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
34.7 lb/hp
30.7 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Fuel Economy
76 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
76 mpg
55 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
59 mpg
city
47 mpg
90 mpg
highway
62 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
902 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
902 mi
621 mi
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
63.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
132 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
994 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
