The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TDI (10 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.0 MPI (18 - 19)
€ 16,000

€ 13,700

€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,700
ⓘ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 TDI is 3.3 inches shorter, 2.7 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Polo 1.0 MPI.
Polo 1.2 TDI
Polo 1.0 MPI
57.6
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
57.6 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 TDI
Polo 1.0 MPI
2496 lb
Curb Weight
2480 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3395 lb

Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.6 %

General
Polo 1.2 TDI
Polo 1.0 MPI
6R
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 TDI
Polo 1.0 MPI
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CFW*
Engine Code
*DFN*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
74 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
64 hp
at 5100 rpm
Polo 1.2 TDI
74 hp
64 hp
Polo 1.0 MPI
133 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
69 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Polo 1.2 TDI
133 lb‑ft
69 lb‑ft
Polo 1.0 MPI
Performance
Polo 1.2 TDI
Polo 1.0 MPI
106 mph
Maximum Speed
102 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
16.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

Polo 1.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec

Polo 1.0 MPI
▶ REPLAY
33.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
38.75 lb/hp
Polo 1.2 TDI
33.73 lb/hp
38.75 lb/hp
Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.2 TDI
Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Polo 1.2 TDI
62 mpg
49 mpg
Polo 1.0 MPI
51 mpg
city
40 mpg
71 mpg
highway
57 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
736 mi
Range
518 mi
Polo 1.2 TDI
736 mi
518 mi
Polo 1.0 MPI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
90.9 kWh
Polo 1.2 TDI
78.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
Polo 1.0 MPI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.2 TDI
Polo 1.0 MPI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1076 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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