The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 MPI (17 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 10)
€ 13,000
€ 15,500
€ 13,000
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Polo 1.0 MPI is 3.3 inches longer, 2.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Polo 1.6 TDI.
Polo 1.0 MPI
Polo 1.6 TDI
56.9
68.9
77.3
58.5
66.2
74.8
68.9 in
Width
66.2 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
56.9 in
Height
58.5 in
100.4
159.6
97.2
156.3
159.6 in
Length
156.3 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Polo 1.0 MPI
Polo 1.6 TDI
2436 lb
Curb Weight
2551 lb
3549 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
115 lb
4.51 %
General
Polo 1.0 MPI
Polo 1.6 TDI
AW
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 MPI
Polo 1.6 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DFN*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
64 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 4000 rpm
Polo 1.0 MPI
64 hp
74 hp
Polo 1.6 TDI
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Polo 1.0 MPI
70 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
Polo 1.6 TDI
Performance
Polo 1.0 MPI
Polo 1.6 TDI
102 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
15.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
705 ft
0.000 sec
Polo 1.0 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
Polo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
38.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.47 lb/hp
Polo 1.0 MPI
38.06 lb/hp
34.47 lb/hp
Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.0 MPI
Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Polo 1.0 MPI
50 mpg
56 mpg
Polo 1.6 TDI
40 mpg
city
46 mpg
57 mpg
highway
65 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
529 mi
Range
665 mi
Polo 1.0 MPI
529 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 MPI
89 kWh
86.4 kWh
Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.0 MPI
Polo 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
