The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 BMT (14 - 17) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 10)
€ 14,600

€ 15,500

€ 14,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500
ⓘ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 width, but the Polo 1.0 BMT is 0.1 inches longer and 0.9 inches lower.
Polo 1.0 BMT
Polo 1.6 TDI
57.6
66.2
74.8
58.5
66.2
74.8
66.2 in
Width
66.2 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.6 in
Height
58.5 in
97.2
156.4
97.2
156.3
156.4 in
Length
156.3 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Polo 1.0 BMT
Polo 1.6 TDI
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2551 lb
3461 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb

Weight Difference:
225 lb
8.82 %

General
Polo 1.0 BMT
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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Polo 1.0 BMT
Polo 1.6 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHY*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
74 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 4000 rpm
Polo 1.0 BMT
74 hp
74 hp
Polo 1.6 TDI
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Polo 1.0 BMT
70 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
Polo 1.6 TDI
Performance
Polo 1.0 BMT
Polo 1.6 TDI
107 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
14.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec

Polo 1.0 BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

Polo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
31.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.47 lb/hp
Polo 1.0 BMT
31.43 lb/hp
34.47 lb/hp
Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.0 BMT
Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Polo 1.0 BMT
50 mpg
56 mpg
Polo 1.6 TDI
41 mpg
city
46 mpg
57 mpg
highway
65 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
595 mi
Range
665 mi
Polo 1.0 BMT
595 mi
665 mi
Polo 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
89 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).
86.4 kWh
Polo 1.0 BMT
89 kWh
86.4 kWh
Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.0 BMT
Polo 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 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