The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 TGI (Natural Gas) (17 - 20) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI DSG (11 - 14)
€ 19,800

€ 18,100

€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,100
ⓘ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.
Polo 1.0 TGI
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 TGI
Polo 1.2 TSI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2489 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3549 lb

Weight Difference:
289 lb
10.4 %

General
Polo 1.0 TGI
Polo 1.2 TSI
AW
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Polo 1.0 TGI
Polo 1.2 TSI
Straight-three engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DBY*
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4500 rpm
Polo 1.0 TGI
89 hp
89 hp
Polo 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Polo 1.0 TGI
118 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Polo 1.2 TSI
Performance
Polo 1.0 TGI
Polo 1.2 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

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

Polo 1.2 TSI
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31.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.97 lb/hp
Polo 1.0 TGI
31.21 lb/hp
27.97 lb/hp
Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.0 TGI
Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
11 lb✽
( 8 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
44 mpg
Polo 1.0 TGI
8 MPGe
44 mpg
Polo 1.2 TSI
14.5 lb
city
34 mpg
9.2 lb
highway
53 mpg
26 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
240 mi
Range
528 mi
Polo 1.0 TGI
240 mi
528 mi
Polo 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
22.7 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 TGI
22.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
Polo 1.2 TSI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.0 TGI
Polo 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1060 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






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