The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17) vs. KIA Rio 1.2 (17 - 18)
€ 20,600

€ 12,000

€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 12,000
ⓘ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 9.3 cm shorter, 4.3 cm narrower and 1.2 cm taller than the KIA Rio 1.2.
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
KIA Rio 1.2
1462
1682
1901
1450
1725
1990
1682 mm
Width
1725 mm
1901 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1990 mm
1462 mm
Height
1450 mm
2470
3972
2580
4065
3972 mm
Length
4065 mm
2470 mm
Wheelbase
2580 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
KIA Rio 1.2
1165 kg
Kerb Weight
1110 kg
1690 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1560 kg

Weight Difference:
55 kg
4.72 %

General
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
KIA Rio 1.2
6R
Generation
YB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch 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 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1422 CC
Engine Capacity
1248 CC
89 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
83 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
89 bhp
83 bhp
KIA Rio 1.2
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
122 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
230 NM
122 NM
KIA Rio 1.2
Performance
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
KIA Rio 1.2
114 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

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

KIA Rio 1.2
▶ REPLAY
13.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.37 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
13.09 kg/bhp
13.37 kg/bhp
KIA Rio 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
KIA Rio 1.2
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
74 mpg
59 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2
66 mpg
city
47 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
736 mi
Range
583 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
736 mi
583 mi
KIA Rio 1.2
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
90.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
78.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
KIA Rio 1.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
98 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
KIA Rio 1.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
525 kg
Maximum Payload
450 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
325 L







952 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1103 L