The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 (09 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR (17 - 19)
€ 13,700
€ 16,500
€ 13,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,500
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI SCR.
Polo 1.2
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
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 1.6 TDI SCR
2352 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3417 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
470 lb
16.66 %
General
Polo 1.2
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
6R
Generation
AW
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 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CGP*
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
69 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 2700 rpm
Polo 1.2
69 hp
79 hp
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Polo 1.2
83 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Polo 1.2
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
103 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
Polo 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
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34.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.72 lb/hp
Polo 1.2
34.09 lb/hp
35.72 lb/hp
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.2
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Polo 1.2
43 mpg
64 mpg
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
32 mpg
city
53 mpg
52 mpg
highway
71 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
508 mi
Range
672 mi
Polo 1.2
508 mi
672 mi
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
76.1 kWh
Polo 1.2
104.1 kWh
76.1 kWh
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.2
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1065 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
