The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 TB 16V (08 - 10) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14)
€ 18,100
€ 19,000
€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘ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 TB 16V is 3.7 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI.
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 TB 16V
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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 TB 16V
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
2690 lb
Curb Weight
2599 lb
3583 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
3.35 %
General
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 TB 16V
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Typ 955
Generation
6R
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
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
199 A8.000
Engine Code
*CAY*
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
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 TB 16V
153 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 TB 16V
170 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Performance
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 TB 16V
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 TB 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
17.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.2 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 TB 16V
17.58 lb/hp
29.2 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 TB 16V
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 TB 16V
36 mpg
55 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
28 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
430 mi
Range
651 mi
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 TB 16V
430 mi
651 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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).
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).
88.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 TB 16V
123.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 TB 16V
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
26.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
