The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14) vs. KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG (11 - 15)
€ 22,900

€ 13,500

€ 22,900
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 VW Polo GTI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.7 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG.
VW Polo GTI
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
57.2
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
57.2 in
Height
57.3 in
97.2
156.5
101.2
159.3
156.5 in
Length
159.3 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo GTI
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
2798 lb
Curb Weight
2546 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3616 lb

Weight Difference:
251 lb
8.97 %

General
VW Polo GTI
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 GTI
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.1 L / 54 cu in
178 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo GTI
178 hp
74 hp
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Polo GTI
184 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
Performance
VW Polo GTI
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
142 mph
Maximum Speed
98 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
16.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
738 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
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15.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.41 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
15.72 lb/hp
34.41 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
74 mpg
VW Polo GTI
40 mpg
74 mpg
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
31 mpg
city
67 mpg
46 mpg
highway
78 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
474 mi
Range
835 mi
VW Polo GTI
474 mi
835 mi
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
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 GTI
111.8 kWh
65.8 kWh
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ISG
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
906 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