The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 MPI (18 - 19) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI (09 - 14)
€ 13,700
€ 17,800
€ 13,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,800
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI.
Polo 1.0 MPI
Polo 1.2 TSI
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 1.2 TSI
2480 lb
Curb Weight
2399 lb
3395 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3461 lb
Weight Difference:
82 lb
3.31 %
General
Polo 1.0 MPI
Polo 1.2 TSI
AW
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Polo 1.0 MPI
Polo 1.2 TSI
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DFN*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
64 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Polo 1.0 MPI
64 hp
104 hp
Polo 1.2 TSI
69 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Polo 1.0 MPI
69 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Polo 1.2 TSI
Performance
Polo 1.0 MPI
Polo 1.2 TSI
102 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
16.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec
Polo 1.0 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Polo 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
38.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.07 lb/hp
Polo 1.0 MPI
38.75 lb/hp
23.07 lb/hp
Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.0 MPI
Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Polo 1.0 MPI
49 mpg
44 mpg
Polo 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
city
35 mpg
57 mpg
highway
52 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
518 mi
Range
528 mi
Polo 1.0 MPI
518 mi
528 mi
Polo 1.2 TSI
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).
100.4 kWh
Polo 1.0 MPI
90.9 kWh
100.4 kWh
Polo 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.0 MPI
Polo 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1063 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
