The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 (09 - 14) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
€ 13,700

€ 16,000

€ 13,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,000
ⓘ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
2540 lb
3417 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
7.36 %

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
5-speed manual 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
69 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 3000 rpm
Polo 1.2
69 hp
74 hp
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Polo 1.2
83 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Performance
Polo 1.2
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
103 mph
Maximum Speed
107 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 1.4 TDI BMT
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34.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.32 lb/hp
Polo 1.2
34.09 lb/hp
34.32 lb/hp
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.2
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Polo 1.2
43 mpg
64 mpg
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
32 mpg
city
56 mpg
52 mpg
highway
69 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
508 mi
Range
756 mi
Polo 1.2
508 mi
756 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).
76.1 kWh
Polo 1.2
104.1 kWh
76.1 kWh
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.2
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1065 lb
Maximum Payload
1098 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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