The Comparative Analysis :

VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15) vs. KIA Rio 5-door 1.1 CRDi (15 - 16)

€ 17,100
VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15) VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
€ 14,200
 KIA Rio 5-door 1.1 CRDi (15 - 16) KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
€ 17,100
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. Both cars are the same height, but the VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion is 3.1 inches shorter and 1.5 inches narrower.
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
57.3
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15)
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
57.3 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15)
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 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3638 lb
VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.89 %
KIA Rio 5-door 1.1 CRDi (15 - 16)

General

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
6R
Generation
UB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.1 L / 54 cu in
74 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
74 hp
74 hp
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
155 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
155 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi

Performance

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
111 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
16.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

587 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

761 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi

▶ REPLAY
34.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.5 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
34.7 lb/hp
36.5 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
Fuel Economy
76 mpg
combined
71 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
76 mpg
71 mpg
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
59 mpg
city
67 mpg
90 mpg
highway
76 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
902 mi
Range
810 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
902 mi
810 mi
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
Environmental Impact
63.7 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 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
63.7 kWh
67.9 kWh
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
132 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
138 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 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