The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TDI (10 - 14) vs. KIA Rio 1.4 (18 - 19)
€ 15,300
€ 18,800
€ 15,300
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Polo 1.2 TDI is 9.5 cm shorter, 4.3 cm narrower and 1.2 cm taller than the KIA Rio 1.4.
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
KIA Rio 1.4
1462
1682
1901
1450
1725
1990
1682 mm
Width
1725 mm
1901 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1990 mm
1462 mm
Height
1450 mm
2468
3970
2580
4065
3970 mm
Length
4065 mm
2468 mm
Wheelbase
2580 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
KIA Rio 1.4
1132 kg
Kerb Weight
1130 kg
1620 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1580 kg
Weight Difference:
2 kg
0.18 %
General
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
KIA Rio 1.4
6R
Generation
YB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
KIA Rio 1.4
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CFW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1199 CC
Engine Capacity
1368 CC
74 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
98 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
74 bhp
98 bhp
KIA Rio 1.4
180 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
133 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
180 NM
133 NM
KIA Rio 1.4
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
KIA Rio 1.4
106 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
193 m
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4
▶ REPLAY
15.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.53 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
15.3 kg/bhp
11.53 kg/bhp
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
74 mpg
50 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
61 mpg
city
41 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
736 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
736 mi
490 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
Environmental Impact
78.2 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 1.2 TDI
78.2 kWh
108 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
KIA Rio 1.4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
488 kg
Maximum Payload
450 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
325 L
952 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1103 L
