The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 MPI (18 - 19) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TDI (10 - 14)
€ 13,700
€ 16,000
€ 13,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,000
ⓘ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 Polo 1.0 MPI is 3.3 inches longer, 2.7 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Polo 1.2 TDI.
Polo 1.0 MPI
Polo 1.2 TDI
56.9
68.9
77.3
57.6
66.2
74.8
68.9 in
Width
66.2 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
56.9 in
Height
57.6 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 1.2 TDI
2480 lb
Curb Weight
2496 lb
3395 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.6 %
General
Polo 1.0 MPI
Polo 1.2 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 1.2 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
*DFN*
Engine Code
*CFW*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
64 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 4200 rpm
Polo 1.0 MPI
64 hp
74 hp
Polo 1.2 TDI
69 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Polo 1.0 MPI
69 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Polo 1.2 TDI
Performance
Polo 1.0 MPI
Polo 1.2 TDI
102 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
16.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec
Polo 1.0 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
Polo 1.2 TDI
▶ REPLAY
38.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.73 lb/hp
Polo 1.0 MPI
38.75 lb/hp
33.73 lb/hp
Polo 1.2 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.0 MPI
Polo 1.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Polo 1.0 MPI
49 mpg
62 mpg
Polo 1.2 TDI
40 mpg
city
51 mpg
57 mpg
highway
71 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
518 mi
Range
736 mi
Polo 1.0 MPI
518 mi
736 mi
Polo 1.2 TDI
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
78.2 kWh
Polo 1.0 MPI
90.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
Polo 1.2 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.0 MPI
Polo 1.2 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1076 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
