The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17) vs. KIA Rio 1.2 (11 - 15)
€ 19,100
€ 11,000
€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 11,000
ⓘ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 BMT is 2.9 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.2.
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
KIA Rio 1.2
57.6
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
57.6 in
Height
57.3 in
97.2
156.4
101.2
159.3
156.4 in
Length
159.3 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
KIA Rio 1.2
2538 lb
Curb Weight
2434 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3439 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
4.1 %
General
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
KIA Rio 1.2
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
KIA Rio 1.2
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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
89 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
89 hp
84 hp
KIA Rio 1.2
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
89 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
170 lb‑ft
89 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.2
Performance
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
KIA Rio 1.2
114 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.2
▶ REPLAY
28.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.98 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
28.52 lb/hp
28.98 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
KIA Rio 1.2
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
64 mpg
46 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2
56 mpg
city
37 mpg
69 mpg
highway
53 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
756 mi
Range
524 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
756 mi
524 mi
KIA Rio 1.2
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
76.1 kWh
96.6 kWh
KIA Rio 1.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
KIA Rio 1.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1005 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
