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 0.5 inches shorter, an inch wider and 0.2 inches lower than the KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90
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 CRDi 90
2873 lb
Curb Weight
2712 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb

Weight Difference:
161 lb
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
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 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
94 hp
at 2700 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
94 hp
89 hp
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
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
512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90
▶ REPLAY
30.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.47 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
30.56 lb/hp
30.47 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
60 mpg
62 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90
53 mpg
city
55 mpg
65 mpg
highway
69 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
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)
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi 90
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