The Comparative Analysis :

VW Polo 1.2 TDI (10 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)

€ 16,000
VW Polo 1.2 TDI (10 - 14) Polo 1.2 TDI
€ 16,700
VW Polo 1.2 TSI (11 - 14) Polo 1.2 TSI
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,700

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 TDI is 0.9 inches lower.
Polo 1.2 TDI
Polo 1.2 TSI
57.6
Blueprint VW Polo 1.2 TDI (10 - 14)
66.2
74.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Polo 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
66.2
74.8
66.2 in
Width
66.2 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.6 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Polo 1.2 TDI (10 - 14)
97.2
156.3
Blueprint VW Polo 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
97.2
156.3
156.3 in
Length
156.3 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Polo 1.2 TDI
Polo 1.2 TSI
2496 lb
Curb Weight
2429 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3483 lb
VW Polo 1.2 TDI (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.64 %
VW Polo 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)

General

Polo 1.2 TDI
Polo 1.2 TSI
6R
Generation
6R
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 1.2 TSI
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFW*
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
74 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4500 rpm
Polo 1.2 TDI
74 hp
89 hp
Polo 1.2 TSI
133 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Polo 1.2 TDI
133 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Polo 1.2 TSI

Performance

Polo 1.2 TDI
Polo 1.2 TSI
106 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

633 ft
0.000 sec

Polo 1.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Polo 1.2 TSI

 REPLAY
33.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.29 lb/hp
Polo 1.2 TDI
33.73 lb/hp
27.29 lb/hp
Polo 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Polo 1.2 TDI
Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Polo 1.2 TDI
62 mpg
46 mpg
Polo 1.2 TSI
51 mpg
city
36 mpg
71 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
736 mi
Range
548 mi
Polo 1.2 TDI
736 mi
548 mi
Polo 1.2 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).
96.6 kWh
Polo 1.2 TDI
78.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
Polo 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Polo 1.2 TDI
Polo 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1076 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft