The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - ..) vs. KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (15 - 16)
€ 21,000

€ 15,600

€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,600
ⓘ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 0.3 cm longer, 3.1 cm wider and 0.9 cm lower than the KIA Rio 1.4.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Rio 1.4
1446
1751
1964
1455
1720
1985
1751 mm
Width
1720 mm
1964 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1985 mm
1446 mm
Height
1455 mm
2551
4053
2570
4050
4053 mm
Length
4050 mm
2551 mm
Wheelbase
2570 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Rio 1.4
1303 kg
Kerb Weight
1174 kg
1740 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1620 kg

Weight Difference:
129 kg
9.9 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch 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
1396 CC
94 bhp
at 2700 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 6300 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
94 bhp
108 bhp
KIA Rio 1.4
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
137 NM
at 4200 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
250 NM
137 NM
KIA Rio 1.4
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Rio 1.4
115 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
156 m
0.000 sec

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

KIA Rio 1.4
▶ REPLAY
13.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.87 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
13.86 kg/bhp
10.87 kg/bhp
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
72 mpg
45 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
64 mpg
city
33 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
40 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
638 mi
Range
424 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
638 mi
424 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
80.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
103 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Rio 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
437 kg
Maximum Payload
446 kg
351 L
Boot Capacity
288 L







1125 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
923 L