The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - ..) vs. KIA Rio 1.4 (18 - 19)
€ 21,000
€ 18,800
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,800
ⓘ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 1.4.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Rio 1.4
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 1.4
2873 lb
Curb Weight
2491 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3483 lb
Weight Difference:
381 lb
13.26 %
General
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Rio 1.4
AW
Generation
YB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Rio 1.4
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
94 hp
at 2700 rpm
Power
98 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
94 hp
98 hp
KIA Rio 1.4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
98 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
98 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.4
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Rio 1.4
115 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4
▶ REPLAY
30.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.42 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
30.56 lb/hp
25.42 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
60 mpg
41 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
53 mpg
city
34 mpg
65 mpg
highway
47 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
638 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
638 mi
490 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
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).
108 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
80.3 kWh
108 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Rio 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
963 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
