The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TDI (10 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)
€ 16,000
€ 18,400
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400
ⓘ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 TSI.
Polo 1.2 TDI
Polo 1.0 TSI
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 TSI
2496 lb
Curb Weight
2546 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
2 %
General
Polo 1.2 TDI
Polo 1.0 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Polo 1.2 TDI
Polo 1.0 TSI
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CFW*
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
74 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Polo 1.2 TDI
74 hp
114 hp
Polo 1.0 TSI
133 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Polo 1.2 TDI
133 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Polo 1.0 TSI
Performance
Polo 1.2 TDI
Polo 1.0 TSI
106 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
Polo 1.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Polo 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
33.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.33 lb/hp
Polo 1.2 TDI
33.73 lb/hp
22.33 lb/hp
Polo 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.2 TDI
Polo 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Polo 1.2 TDI
62 mpg
51 mpg
Polo 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
city
41 mpg
71 mpg
highway
59 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
736 mi
Range
541 mi
Polo 1.2 TDI
736 mi
541 mi
Polo 1.0 TSI
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).
87.2 kWh
Polo 1.2 TDI
78.2 kWh
87.2 kWh
Polo 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.2 TDI
Polo 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1076 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
