The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 MPI (17 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 14,000
€ 18,000
€ 14,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘ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 1.5 inches lower than the Polo 1.2 TSI BMT.
Polo 1.0 MPI
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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 BMT
2436 lb
Curb Weight
2434 lb
3549 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3461 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.08 %
General
Polo 1.0 MPI
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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 BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CHY*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
74 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Polo 1.0 MPI
74 hp
104 hp
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Polo 1.0 MPI
70 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Polo 1.0 MPI
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
106 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
Polo 1.0 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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32.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.4 lb/hp
Polo 1.0 MPI
32.92 lb/hp
23.4 lb/hp
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.0 MPI
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Polo 1.0 MPI
50 mpg
47 mpg
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
40 mpg
city
37 mpg
57 mpg
highway
56 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
529 mi
Range
559 mi
Polo 1.0 MPI
529 mi
559 mi
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
94.8 kWh
Polo 1.0 MPI
89 kWh
94.8 kWh
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.0 MPI
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1027 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
