The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TDI (10 - 14)
€ 18,700
€ 15,300
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,300
ⓘ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 0.6 inches lower than the Polo 1.2 TDI.
Polo 1.0 TSI
Polo 1.2 TDI
56.9
68.9
77.3
57.6
66.2
74.8
68.9 in
Width
66.2 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
56.9 in
Height
57.6 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 TDI
2601 lb
Curb Weight
2496 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb
Weight Difference:
106 lb
4.07 %
General
Polo 1.0 TSI
Polo 1.2 TDI
AW
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
Polo 1.2 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
*DKL*
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
94 hp
74 hp
Polo 1.2 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Polo 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Polo 1.2 TDI
Performance
Polo 1.0 TSI
Polo 1.2 TDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Polo 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
Polo 1.2 TDI
▶ REPLAY
27.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.73 lb/hp
Polo 1.0 TSI
27.67 lb/hp
33.73 lb/hp
Polo 1.2 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.0 TSI
Polo 1.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Polo 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
62 mpg
Polo 1.2 TDI
41 mpg
city
51 mpg
59 mpg
highway
71 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
541 mi
Range
736 mi
Polo 1.0 TSI
541 mi
736 mi
Polo 1.2 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).
78.2 kWh
Polo 1.0 TSI
87.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Polo 1.2 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.0 TSI
Polo 1.2 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1076 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
