The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17) vs. KIA Rio 1.2 ISG (11 - 15)
€ 20,400
€ 14,900
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,900
ⓘ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 ISG.
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
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 ISG
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2434 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3439 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
5.22 %
General
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
KIA Rio 1.2 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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
104 hp
84 hp
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
89 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
89 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
Performance
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
121 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
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24.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.98 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
24.69 lb/hp
28.98 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
60 mpg
47 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
53 mpg
city
39 mpg
65 mpg
highway
55 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
717 mi
Range
534 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
717 mi
534 mi
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
94.8 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
94.8 kWh
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
161 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 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
