The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo MiTo 0.9 8V MultiAir (12 - 13) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR (17 - 19)

€ 17,000
Alfa Romeo MiTo 0.9 8V MultiAir (12 - 13) Alfa Romeo MiTo 0.9 8V MultiAir
€ 16,500
 VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR (17 - 19) VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the Alfa Romeo MiTo 0.9 8V MultiAir is 0.4 inches longer and 1.2 inches narrower.
Alfa Romeo MiTo 0.9 8V MultiAir
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
56.9
Blueprint Alfa Romeo MiTo 0.9 8V MultiAir (12 - 13)
67.7
76.4
56.9
Blueprint VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR (17 - 19)
68.9
77.3
67.7 in
Width
68.9 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
56.9 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint Alfa Romeo MiTo 0.9 8V MultiAir (12 - 13)
98.9
160
Blueprint VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR (17 - 19)
100.4
159.6
160 in
Length
159.6 in
98.9 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo MiTo 0.9 8V MultiAir
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
2657 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3549 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3792 lb
Alfa Romeo MiTo 0.9 8V MultiAir (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.85 %
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR (17 - 19)

General

Alfa Romeo MiTo 0.9 8V MultiAir
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Typ 955
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo MiTo 0.9 8V MultiAir
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-twin gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
312 A2.000
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
2
Cylinders
4
0.9 L / 44 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
85 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 2700 rpm
Alfa Romeo MiTo 0.9 8V MultiAir
85 hp
79 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
107 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo MiTo 0.9 8V MultiAir
107 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR

Performance

Alfa Romeo MiTo 0.9 8V MultiAir
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
108 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo MiTo 0.9 8V MultiAir

62 mph 62
mph

587 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
31.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.72 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo MiTo 0.9 8V MultiAir
31.26 lb/hp
35.72 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo MiTo 0.9 8V MultiAir
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Alfa Romeo MiTo 0.9 8V MultiAir
56 mpg
64 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
48 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
665 mi
Range
672 mi
Alfa Romeo MiTo 0.9 8V MultiAir
665 mi
672 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
79.5 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).
76.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo MiTo 0.9 8V MultiAir
79.5 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo MiTo 0.9 8V MultiAir
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft