The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 (09 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
€ 13,200

€ 20,600

€ 13,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 1.2 is 0.1 inches shorter and 0.9 inches taller.
Polo 1.2
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
58.5
66.2
74.8
57.6
66.2
74.8
66.2 in
Width
66.2 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
58.5 in
Height
57.6 in
97.2
156.3
97.2
156.4
156.3 in
Length
156.4 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Polo 1.2
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
2352 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3417 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb

Weight Difference:
216 lb
8.41 %

General
Polo 1.2
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Polo 1.2
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
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
89 hp
at 3500 rpm
Polo 1.2
59 hp
89 hp
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
80 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Polo 1.2
80 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Performance
Polo 1.2
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
98 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
16.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec

Polo 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
39.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Polo 1.2
39.86 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.2
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Polo 1.2
43 mpg
62 mpg
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
32 mpg
city
55 mpg
52 mpg
highway
67 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
508 mi
Range
736 mi
Polo 1.2
508 mi
736 mi
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
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).
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 1.2
104.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.2
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1065 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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