The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 BMT (10 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 10)
€ 14,200
€ 15,500
€ 14,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500
ⓘ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 BMT is 0.8 inches lower.
Polo 1.2 BMT
Polo 1.6 TDI
57.7
66.2
74.8
58.5
66.2
74.8
66.2 in
Width
66.2 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.7 in
Height
58.5 in
97.2
156.3
97.2
156.3
156.3 in
Length
156.3 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Polo 1.2 BMT
Polo 1.6 TDI
2363 lb
Curb Weight
2551 lb
3417 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
7.33 %
General
Polo 1.2 BMT
Polo 1.6 TDI
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 BMT
Polo 1.6 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CGP*
Engine Code
*CAY*
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
74 hp
at 4000 rpm
Polo 1.2 BMT
69 hp
74 hp
Polo 1.6 TDI
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Polo 1.2 BMT
83 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
Polo 1.6 TDI
Performance
Polo 1.2 BMT
Polo 1.6 TDI
103 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
Polo 1.2 BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
Polo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
34.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.47 lb/hp
Polo 1.2 BMT
34.25 lb/hp
34.47 lb/hp
Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.2 BMT
Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Polo 1.2 BMT
45 mpg
56 mpg
Polo 1.6 TDI
35 mpg
city
46 mpg
55 mpg
highway
65 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
537 mi
Range
665 mi
Polo 1.2 BMT
537 mi
665 mi
Polo 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
86.4 kWh
Polo 1.2 BMT
98.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.2 BMT
Polo 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
