The Comparative Analysis :

VW Polo 1.2 (09 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15)

€ 13,200
VW Polo 1.2 (09 - 14) Polo 1.2
€ 17,900
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15) Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
€ 13,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,900

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 1.2 is 1.1 inches taller.
Polo 1.2
Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
58.5
Blueprint VW Polo 1.2 (09 - 14)
66.2
74.8
57.3
Blueprint VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15)
66.2
74.8
66.2 in
Width
66.2 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
58.5 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint VW Polo 1.2 (09 - 14)
97.2
156.3
Blueprint VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15)
97.2
156.3
156.3 in
Length
156.3 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Polo 1.2
Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
2352 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3417 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3571 lb
VW Polo 1.2 (09 - 14)
Weight Difference:
216 lb
8.41 %
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15)

General

Polo 1.2
Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
6R
Generation
6R
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 1.2
Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-three gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CGP*
Engine Code
*CUS*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
59 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 3000 rpm
Polo 1.2
59 hp
74 hp
Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
80 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Polo 1.2
80 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion

Performance

Polo 1.2
Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
98 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
16.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

735 ft
0.000 sec

Polo 1.2

62 mph 62
mph

587 ft
0.000 sec

Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion

 REPLAY
39.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.7 lb/hp
Polo 1.2
39.86 lb/hp
34.7 lb/hp
Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Polo 1.2
Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
76 mpg
Polo 1.2
43 mpg
76 mpg
Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
32 mpg
city
59 mpg
52 mpg
highway
90 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
508 mi
Range
902 mi
Polo 1.2
508 mi
902 mi
Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
63.7 kWh
Polo 1.2
104.1 kWh
63.7 kWh
Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
132 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Polo 1.2
Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1065 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft