The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (11 - 14) vs. KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG (11 - 15)
€ 17,400

€ 13,500

€ 17,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,500
ⓘ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 is 3 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
58.5
66.2
74.8
57.3
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
97.2
156.3
101.2
159.3
156.3 in
Length
159.3 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
2489 lb
Curb Weight
2546 lb
3549 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3616 lb

Weight Difference:
57 lb
2.24 %

General
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
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
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
*CJZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.1 L / 54 cu in
89 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
89 hp
74 hp
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
113 mph
Maximum Speed
98 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
16.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
738 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
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27.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.41 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
27.97 lb/hp
34.41 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
74 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
44 mpg
74 mpg
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
34 mpg
city
67 mpg
53 mpg
highway
78 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
528 mi
Range
835 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
528 mi
835 mi
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
65.8 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
100.4 kWh
65.8 kWh
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1060 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft







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