The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 TSI (17 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR (17 - 19)
€ 17,200

€ 16,500

€ 17,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Polo 1.0 TSI and the Polo 1.6 TDI SCR are absolutely identical. Both are 159.6 inches long, 68.9 inches wide and 56.9 inches tall.
Polo 1.0 TSI
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
56.9
68.9
77.3
56.9
68.9
77.3
68.9 in
Width
68.9 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
56.9 in
Height
56.9 in
100.4
159.6
100.4
159.6
159.6 in
Length
159.6 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Polo 1.0 TSI
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
2524 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3616 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
10.56 %

General
Polo 1.0 TSI
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
AW
Generation
AW
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 TSI
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DKL*
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 2700 rpm
Polo 1.0 TSI
94 hp
79 hp
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Polo 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Polo 1.0 TSI
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
116 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Polo 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
26.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.72 lb/hp
Polo 1.0 TSI
26.85 lb/hp
35.72 lb/hp
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.0 TSI
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Polo 1.0 TSI
53 mpg
64 mpg
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
43 mpg
city
53 mpg
62 mpg
highway
71 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
565 mi
Range
672 mi
Polo 1.0 TSI
565 mi
672 mi
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
83.4 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).
76.1 kWh
Polo 1.0 TSI
83.4 kWh
76.1 kWh
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.0 TSI
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft