The Comparative Analysis :

VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. KIA Rio 5-door 1.1 CRDi (15 - 16)

€ 18,600
VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 14,200
 KIA Rio 5-door 1.1 CRDi (15 - 16) KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
€ 18,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,200

ⓘ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 TSI BMT is 3.1 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
58.5
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
66.2
74.8
57.3
Blueprint KIA Rio 5-door 1.1 CRDi (15 - 16)
67.7
78.1
66.2 in
Width
67.7 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.5 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
97.2
156.3
Blueprint KIA Rio 5-door 1.1 CRDi (15 - 16)
101.2
159.4
156.3 in
Length
159.4 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
2504 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3638 lb
VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
196 lb
7.26 %
KIA Rio 5-door 1.1 CRDi (15 - 16)

General

VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
6R
Generation
UB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.1 L / 54 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
74 hp
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi

Performance

VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
118 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
16.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

761 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi

▶ REPLAY
24.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.5 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
24.08 lb/hp
36.5 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
71 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
47 mpg
71 mpg
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
41 mpg
city
67 mpg
52 mpg
highway
76 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
559 mi
Range
810 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
559 mi
810 mi
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
67.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
67.9 kWh
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
138 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1023 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft