The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 TSI (17 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 14)
€ 18,400

€ 19,200

€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘ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 TSI is 3.3 inches longer, 2.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Polo 1.2 TSI.
Polo 1.0 TSI
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 TSI
Polo 1.2 TSI
2546 lb
Curb Weight
2482 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb

Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.51 %

General
Polo 1.0 TSI
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Polo 1.0 TSI
Polo 1.2 TSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DKR*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Polo 1.0 TSI
114 hp
104 hp
Polo 1.2 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Polo 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Polo 1.2 TSI
Performance
Polo 1.0 TSI
Polo 1.2 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

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

Polo 1.2 TSI
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22.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.87 lb/hp
Polo 1.0 TSI
22.33 lb/hp
23.87 lb/hp
Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.0 TSI
Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Polo 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
44 mpg
Polo 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
59 mpg
highway
53 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
541 mi
Range
528 mi
Polo 1.0 TSI
541 mi
528 mi
Polo 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
87.2 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 TSI
87.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
Polo 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.0 TSI
Polo 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1045 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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