The Comparative Analysis :

VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 14)

€ 18,400
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17) Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 17,700
 VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 14) Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length and width, but the Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is 0.5 inches lower.
Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
57.2
Blueprint VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17)
66.2
74.8
57.7
Blueprint VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 14)
66.2
74.8
66.2 in
Width
66.2 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.2 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17)
97.2
156.3
Blueprint VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 14)
97.2
156.3
156.3 in
Length
156.3 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
2511 lb
Curb Weight
2535 lb
3505 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3505 lb
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.95 %
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 14)

General

Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
6R
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHZ*
Engine Code
*CFW*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 4200 rpm
Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
94 hp
74 hp
Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
118 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g

Performance

Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
119 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

633 ft
0.000 sec

Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g

▶ REPLAY
26.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.26 lb/hp
Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
26.71 lb/hp
34.26 lb/hp
Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
55 mpg
69 mpg
Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
45 mpg
city
57 mpg
62 mpg
highway
78 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
651 mi
Range
823 mi
Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
651 mi
823 mi
Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Environmental Impact
81.4 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).
70 kWh
Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
81.4 kWh
70 kWh
Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
161 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
994 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft