The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 17) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14)
€ 20,600

€ 19,000

€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘ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 width, but the Polo 1.0 TSI BMT is 0.1 inches longer and 1.3 inches lower.
Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
Polo 1.6 TDI
57.2
66.2
74.8
58.5
66.2
74.8
66.2 in
Width
66.2 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.2 in
Height
58.5 in
97.2
156.4
97.2
156.3
156.4 in
Length
156.3 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
Polo 1.6 TDI
2529 lb
Curb Weight
2599 lb
3616 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb

Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.73 %

General
Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
Polo 1.6 TDI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
Polo 1.6 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHZ*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
108 hp
89 hp
Polo 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Polo 1.6 TDI
Performance
Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
Polo 1.6 TDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Polo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.2 lb/hp
Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
23.42 lb/hp
29.2 lb/hp
Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
51 mpg
55 mpg
Polo 1.6 TDI
43 mpg
city
45 mpg
57 mpg
highway
64 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
608 mi
Range
651 mi
Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
608 mi
651 mi
Polo 1.6 TDI
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).
88.5 kWh
Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
87.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
Polo 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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