The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR (17 - 19) vs. KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (18 - 19)
€ 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 1.2 cm shorter, 2.6 cm wider and 0.4 cm lower than the KIA Rio 1.4.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Rio 1.4
1446
1751
1964
1450
1725
1990
1751 mm
Width
1725 mm
1964 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1990 mm
1446 mm
Height
1450 mm
2551
4053
2580
4065
4053 mm
Length
4065 mm
2551 mm
Wheelbase
2580 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Rio 1.4
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1163 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1600 kg

Weight Difference:
117 kg
9.14 %

General
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Rio 1.4
AW
Generation
YB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Rio 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1368 CC
79 bhp
at 2700 rpm
Power
98 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
79 bhp
98 bhp
KIA Rio 1.4
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
230 NM
133 NM
KIA Rio 1.4
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Rio 1.4
109 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
179 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
179 m
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.4
▶ REPLAY
16.2 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.87 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
16.2 kg/bhp
11.87 kg/bhp
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy
76 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
76 mpg
45 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
64 mpg
city
37 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
40 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
672 mi
Range
444 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
672 mi
444 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
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).
119.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
76.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
Euro 6c
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
97 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Rio 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
440 kg
Maximum Payload
437 kg
351 L
Boot Capacity
325 L







1125 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1103 L