The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TDI (10 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 16,000

€ 16,700

€ 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
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
57.6 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 TDI
Polo 1.2 TSI
2496 lb
Curb Weight
2429 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3483 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.64 %

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
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

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

Polo 1.2 TSI
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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
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
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).
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