The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 14) vs. KIA Rio 1.2 (17 - 18)
€ 19,100
€ 12,000
€ 19,100
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 1.6 TDI is 3.7 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.2.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
KIA Rio 1.2
58.5
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
58.5 in
Height
57.1 in
97.2
156.3
101.6
160
156.3 in
Length
160 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
KIA Rio 1.2
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2447 lb
3660 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3439 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.71 %
General
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
KIA Rio 1.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
83 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
104 hp
83 hp
KIA Rio 1.2
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
90 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
90 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.2
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
KIA Rio 1.2
117 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.2
▶ REPLAY
24.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.48 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
24.69 lb/hp
29.48 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
KIA Rio 1.2
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
49 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2
46 mpg
city
39 mpg
65 mpg
highway
57 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
665 mi
Range
583 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
665 mi
583 mi
KIA Rio 1.2
Environmental Impact
86.4 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 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
90.9 kWh
KIA Rio 1.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
KIA Rio 1.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 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
