The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 TGI (Gasoline) (17 - 20) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 19,800

€ 18,000

€ 19,800
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 TGI is 3.3 inches longer, 2.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Polo 1.2 TSI BMT.
Polo 1.0 TGI
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 TGI
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2434 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3461 lb

Weight Difference:
344 lb
12.38 %

General
Polo 1.0 TGI
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 TGI
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-three engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DBY*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Polo 1.0 TGI
89 hp
104 hp
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Polo 1.0 TGI
118 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Polo 1.0 TGI
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Polo 1.0 TGI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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31.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.4 lb/hp
Polo 1.0 TGI
31.21 lb/hp
23.4 lb/hp
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.0 TGI
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Polo 1.0 TGI
49 mpg
47 mpg
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
38 mpg
city
37 mpg
59 mpg
highway
56 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
518 mi
Range
559 mi
Polo 1.0 TGI
518 mi
559 mi
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
94.8 kWh
Polo 1.0 TGI
90.9 kWh
94.8 kWh
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.0 TGI
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1027 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






29 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft