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

€ 19,000

€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘ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 3.1 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi ISG.
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 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
159.4
156.4 in
Length
159.4 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi ISG
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2754 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb

Weight Difference:
185 lb
6.72 %

General
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi ISG
6R
Generation
UB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi ISG
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
89 hp
89 hp
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi ISG
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
170 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi ISG
Performance
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi ISG
114 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi ISG
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.94 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
28.85 lb/hp
30.94 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi ISG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi ISG
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
62 mpg
62 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi ISG
55 mpg
city
53 mpg
67 mpg
highway
69 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
736 mi
Range
703 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
736 mi
703 mi
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi ISG
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).
78.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
78.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi ISG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi ISG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
972 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft







27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft