The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V (11 - 12) vs. VW Polo 1.4 DSG (09 - 14)
€ 14,300

€ 17,900

€ 14,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,900
ⓘ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 Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V is 3.7 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.4.
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V
VW Polo 1.4
56.9
67.7
76.4
58.5
66.2
74.8
67.7 in
Width
66.2 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
56.9 in
Height
58.5 in
98.9
160
97.2
156.3
160 in
Length
156.3 in
98.9 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V
VW Polo 1.4
2546 lb
Curb Weight
2359 lb
3439 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3417 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
7.34 %

General
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V
VW Polo 1.4
Typ 955
Generation
6R
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V
VW Polo 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
955 A1.000
Engine Code
*CGG*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
78 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V
78 hp
84 hp
VW Polo 1.4
85 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V
85 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.4
Performance
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V
VW Polo 1.4
103 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.4
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32.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.08 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V
32.64 lb/hp
28.08 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V
VW Polo 1.4
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V
42 mpg
41 mpg
VW Polo 1.4
32 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
500 mi
Range
482 mi
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V
500 mi
482 mi
VW Polo 1.4
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).
109.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V
106.1 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V
VW Polo 1.4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







26.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft