The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - ..) vs. KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90 (17 - 18)
€ 21,000

€ 20,400

€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘ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 CRDi 90.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90
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 CRDi 90
1303 kg
Kerb Weight
1230 kg
1740 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1680 kg

Weight Difference:
73 kg
5.6 %

General
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90
AW
Generation
YB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 1.4 CRDi 90
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1396 CC
94 bhp
at 2700 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
94 bhp
89 bhp
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
250 NM
240 NM
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90
115 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
156 m
0.000 sec

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

KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90
▶ REPLAY
13.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.82 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
13.86 kg/bhp
13.82 kg/bhp
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
74 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
72 mpg
74 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90
64 mpg
city
66 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
83 mpg
40 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
638 mi
Range
736 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
638 mi
736 mi
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90
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).
78.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
80.3 kWh
78.2 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
103 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
98 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
437 kg
Maximum Payload
450 kg
351 L
Boot Capacity
325 L







1125 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1103 L