The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 TB 16V (08 - 10) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - ..)

€ 18,100
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 TB 16V (08 - 10) Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 TB 16V
€ 21,000
 VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - ..) VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000

ⓘ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 TB 16V is 0.4 inches longer and 1.2 inches narrower.
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 TB 16V
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
56.9
Blueprint Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 TB 16V (08 - 10)
67.7
76.4
56.9
Blueprint VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - ..)
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 1.4 TB 16V (08 - 10)
98.9
160
Blueprint VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - ..)
100.4
159.6
160 in
Length
159.6 in
98.9 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 TB 16V
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
2690 lb
Curb Weight
2873 lb
3583 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 TB 16V (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
183 lb
6.37 %
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - ..)

General

Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 TB 16V
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 TB 16V
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
199 A8.000
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
153 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 2700 rpm
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 TB 16V
153 hp
94 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
170 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 TB 16V
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR

Performance

Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 TB 16V
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
134 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 TB 16V

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
17.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.56 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 TB 16V
17.58 lb/hp
30.56 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 TB 16V
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 TB 16V
36 mpg
60 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
28 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
430 mi
Range
638 mi
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 TB 16V
430 mi
638 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
80.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 TB 16V
123.1 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 TB 16V
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft