The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI DSG (11 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14)
€ 19,600

€ 19,700

€ 19,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The CrossPolo 1.2 TSI is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the Polo 1.6 TDI.
CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Polo 1.6 TDI
58.6
66.9
74.8
58.5
66.2
74.8
66.9 in
Width
66.2 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
58.6 in
Height
58.5 in
97.2
157
97.2
156.3
157 in
Length
156.3 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Polo 1.6 TDI
2624 lb
Curb Weight
2551 lb
3594 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb

Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.78 %

General
CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Polo 1.6 TDI
6R
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Polo 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CJZ*
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
89 hp
89 hp
Polo 1.6 TDI
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Polo 1.6 TDI
Performance
CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Polo 1.6 TDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Polo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
29.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.66 lb/hp
CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
29.48 lb/hp
28.66 lb/hp
Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
55 mpg
CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
43 mpg
55 mpg
Polo 1.6 TDI
33 mpg
city
45 mpg
51 mpg
highway
64 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
508 mi
Range
651 mi
CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
508 mi
651 mi
Polo 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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
CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
104.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Polo 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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