The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 (09 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.0 MPI (17 - 18)
€ 13,700

€ 14,000

€ 13,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,000
ⓘ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 1.2 is 3.3 inches shorter, 2.7 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Polo 1.0 MPI.
Polo 1.2
Polo 1.0 MPI
58.5
66.2
74.8
56.9
68.9
77.3
66.2 in
Width
68.9 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
58.5 in
Height
56.9 in
97.2
156.3
100.4
159.6
156.3 in
Length
159.6 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Polo 1.2
Polo 1.0 MPI
2352 lb
Curb Weight
2436 lb
3417 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3549 lb

Weight Difference:
84 lb
3.45 %

General
Polo 1.2
Polo 1.0 MPI
6R
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Polo 1.2
Polo 1.0 MPI
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CGP*
Engine Code
*CHY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
69 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 6200 rpm
Polo 1.2
69 hp
74 hp
Polo 1.0 MPI
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Polo 1.2
83 lb‑ft
70 lb‑ft
Polo 1.0 MPI
Performance
Polo 1.2
Polo 1.0 MPI
103 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec

Polo 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec

Polo 1.0 MPI
▶ REPLAY
34.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.92 lb/hp
Polo 1.2
34.09 lb/hp
32.92 lb/hp
Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.2
Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Polo 1.2
43 mpg
50 mpg
Polo 1.0 MPI
32 mpg
city
40 mpg
52 mpg
highway
57 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
508 mi
Range
529 mi
Polo 1.2
508 mi
529 mi
Polo 1.0 MPI
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).
89 kWh
Polo 1.2
104.1 kWh
89 kWh
Polo 1.0 MPI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.2
Polo 1.0 MPI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1065 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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