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 3.7 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.2.
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
KIA Rio 1.2
57.6
66.2
74.8
57.1
67.9
78.3
66.2 in
Width
67.9 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.6 in
Height
57.1 in
97.2
156.4
101.6
160
156.4 in
Length
160 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
KIA Rio 1.2
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2447 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3439 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.71 %
General
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
KIA Rio 1.2
6R
Generation
YB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 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
83 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
89 hp
83 hp
KIA Rio 1.2
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
90 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
170 lb‑ft
90 lb‑ft
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
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.2
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.48 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
28.85 lb/hp
29.48 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
KIA Rio 1.2
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
62 mpg
49 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2
55 mpg
city
39 mpg
67 mpg
highway
57 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
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)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
KIA Rio 1.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.2 cu ft
