The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.4 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 10) vs. KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi (15 - 16)
€ 16,500

€ 18,300

€ 16,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,300
ⓘ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 1.4 BiFuel is 3.1 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi.
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
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
159.4
156.3 in
Length
159.4 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
2509 lb
Curb Weight
2754 lb
3483 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb

Weight Difference:
245 lb
8.9 %

General
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
6R
Generation
UB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CMA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
81 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
81 hp
89 hp
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
93 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
93 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Performance
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
108 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
30.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.94 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
30.98 lb/hp
30.94 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
29 mpg
62 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
22 mpg
city
53 mpg
36 mpg
highway
69 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
399 mi
Range
703 mi
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
399 mi
703 mi
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
119.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
974 lb
Maximum Payload
950 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft







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