The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17) vs. KIA Rio 5-door 1.4 Automatic (11 - 15)
€ 20,600

€ 17,500

€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘ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 7.3 cm shorter, 3.8 cm narrower and 0.7 cm taller than the KIA Rio 1.4.
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
KIA Rio 1.4
1462
1682
1901
1455
1720
1985
1682 mm
Width
1720 mm
1901 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1985 mm
1462 mm
Height
1455 mm
2470
3972
2570
4045
3972 mm
Length
4045 mm
2470 mm
Wheelbase
2570 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
KIA Rio 1.4
1165 kg
Kerb Weight
1168 kg
1690 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1630 kg

Weight Difference:
3 kg
0.26 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
KIA Rio 1.4
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
1396 CC
89 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 6300 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
89 bhp
108 bhp
KIA Rio 1.4
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
137 NM
at 4200 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
230 NM
137 NM
KIA Rio 1.4
Performance
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
KIA Rio 1.4
114 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

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

KIA Rio 1.4
▶ REPLAY
13.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.81 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
13.09 kg/bhp
10.81 kg/bhp
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
74 mpg
44 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
66 mpg
city
34 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
736 mi
Range
418 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
736 mi
418 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
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).
121.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
78.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
98 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
150 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
KIA Rio 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
525 kg
Maximum Payload
462 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
288 L







952 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
923 L