The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR (17 - 19) vs. KIA Rio 1.2 (17 - 18)
€ 16,500
€ 12,000
€ 16,500
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
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 1.2.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Rio 1.2
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 1.2
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2447 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3439 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
13.29 %
General
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Rio 1.2
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Rio 1.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
79 hp
at 2700 rpm
Power
83 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
79 hp
83 hp
KIA Rio 1.2
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
90 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
170 lb‑ft
90 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.2
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Rio 1.2
109 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.2
▶ REPLAY
35.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.48 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
35.72 lb/hp
29.48 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Rio 1.2
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
64 mpg
49 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2
53 mpg
city
39 mpg
71 mpg
highway
57 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
672 mi
Range
583 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
672 mi
583 mi
KIA Rio 1.2
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).
90.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
76.1 kWh
90.9 kWh
KIA Rio 1.2
Euro 6c
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Rio 1.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.2 cu ft
