The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - ..) vs. KIA Rio 1.4 ISG (15 - 17)
€ 21,000

€ 15,900

€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,900
ⓘ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 0.1 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the KIA Rio 1.4 ISG.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
56.9
68.9
77.3
57.3
67.7
78.1
68.9 in
Width
67.7 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.9 in
Height
57.3 in
100.4
159.6
101.2
159.4
159.6 in
Length
159.4 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
2873 lb
Curb Weight
2544 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb

Weight Difference:
328 lb
11.42 %

General
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
AW
Generation
UB
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 ISG
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
108 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
94 hp
108 hp
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
101 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
101 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
115 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
▶ REPLAY
30.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.56 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
30.56 lb/hp
23.56 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
60 mpg
47 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
53 mpg
city
36 mpg
65 mpg
highway
56 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
638 mi
Range
534 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
638 mi
534 mi
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
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).
94.8 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
80.3 kWh
94.8 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
963 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft







31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft