The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15) vs. KIA Rio 1.4 ISG (11 - 15)
€ 17,900
€ 16,100
€ 17,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,100
ⓘ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 ISG
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 ISG
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2515 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb
Weight Difference:
53 lb
2.06 %
General
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
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
108 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
74 hp
108 hp
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
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 ISG
Performance
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
111 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
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34.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.29 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
34.7 lb/hp
23.29 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
Fuel Economy
76 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
76 mpg
44 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
59 mpg
city
35 mpg
90 mpg
highway
52 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
902 mi
Range
504 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
902 mi
504 mi
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
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).
100.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
63.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
132 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
