The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V (11 - 12) vs. VW Polo 1.0 MPI (17 - 18)
€ 14,300
€ 13,000
€ 14,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,000
ⓘ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 1.4 8V is 0.4 inches longer and 1.2 inches narrower.
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
56.9
67.7
76.4
56.9
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
98.9
160
100.4
159.6
160 in
Length
159.6 in
98.9 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
2546 lb
Curb Weight
2436 lb
3439 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3549 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
4.32 %
General
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Typ 955
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
955 A1.000
Engine Code
*DFN*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
78 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
64 hp
at 5100 rpm
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V
78 hp
64 hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
85 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V
85 lb‑ft
70 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Performance
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
103 mph
Maximum Speed
102 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
705 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
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32.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
38.06 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V
32.64 lb/hp
38.06 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V
42 mpg
50 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
32 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
500 mi
Range
529 mi
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V
500 mi
529 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
89 kWh
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V
106.1 kWh
89 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
