The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - ..) vs. KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF (18 - ..)
€ 21,000

€ 20,000

€ 21,000
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 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
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 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
1303 kg
Kerb Weight
1160 kg
1740 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1620 kg

Weight Difference:
143 kg
10.97 %

General
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
AW
Generation
YB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
998 CC
94 bhp
at 2700 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
94 bhp
118 bhp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
172 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
250 NM
172 NM
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
115 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
156 m
0.000 sec

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

KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
▶ REPLAY
13.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.83 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
13.86 kg/bhp
9.83 kg/bhp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
72 mpg
55 mpg
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
64 mpg
city
47 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
40 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
638 mi
Range
548 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
638 mi
548 mi
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
80.3 kWh
96.6 kWh
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
103 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
437 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
351 L
Boot Capacity
325 L







1125 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1103 L