The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14) vs. KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi (15 - 16)
€ 19,000
€ 18,300
€ 19,000
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 1.6 TDI is 3.1 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
2599 lb
Curb Weight
2754 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.59 %
General
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
6R
Generation
UB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
89 hp
89 hp
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
112 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
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29.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.94 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
29.2 lb/hp
30.94 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
62 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
45 mpg
city
53 mpg
64 mpg
highway
69 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
651 mi
Range
703 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
651 mi
703 mi
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Environmental Impact
88.5 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 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 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
