The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 BMT (10 - 14) vs. VW Polo GTI DSG (14 - 17)
€ 14,200

€ 24,000

€ 14,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 BMT is 0.5 inches shorter and 0.6 inches taller.
Polo 1.2 BMT
Polo GTI
57.7
66.2
74.8
57.1
66.2
74.8
66.2 in
Width
66.2 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.7 in
Height
57.1 in
97.2
156.3
97.2
156.8
156.3 in
Length
156.8 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Polo 1.2 BMT
Polo GTI
2363 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3417 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb

Weight Difference:
459 lb
16.27 %

General
Polo 1.2 BMT
Polo GTI
6R
Generation
6R
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Polo 1.2 BMT
Polo GTI
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CGP*
Engine Code
*DAJ*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
69 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
Polo 1.2 BMT
69 hp
189 hp
Polo GTI
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Polo 1.2 BMT
83 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Polo GTI
Performance
Polo 1.2 BMT
Polo GTI
103 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec

Polo 1.2 BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Polo GTI
▶ REPLAY
34.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.93 lb/hp
Polo 1.2 BMT
34.25 lb/hp
14.93 lb/hp
Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.2 BMT
Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Polo 1.2 BMT
45 mpg
42 mpg
Polo GTI
35 mpg
city
33 mpg
55 mpg
highway
50 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
537 mi
Range
500 mi
Polo 1.2 BMT
537 mi
500 mi
Polo GTI
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).
106.1 kWh
Polo 1.2 BMT
98.5 kWh
106.1 kWh
Polo GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.2 BMT
Polo GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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