The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR (17 - 19) vs. KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 (17 - 18)
€ 16,500

€ 20,000

€ 16,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR is just 0.5 inches shorter, an inch wider and 0.2 inches lower than the KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
56.9
68.9
77.3
57.1
67.9
78.3
68.9 in
Width
67.9 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.9 in
Height
57.1 in
100.4
159.6
101.6
160
159.6 in
Length
160 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
101.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2557 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
9.39 %

General
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
AW
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
79 hp
at 2700 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
79 hp
118 hp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
170 lb‑ft
127 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
109 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
▶ REPLAY
35.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.67 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
35.72 lb/hp
21.67 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
64 mpg
50 mpg
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
53 mpg
city
42 mpg
71 mpg
highway
56 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
672 mi
Range
595 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
672 mi
595 mi
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
89 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
76.1 kWh
89 kWh
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
Euro 6c
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft







31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.2 cu ft