The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TDI (10 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 16,000

€ 18,000

€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘ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 length and width, but the Polo 1.2 TDI is 0.9 inches lower.
Polo 1.2 TDI
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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 BMT
2496 lb
Curb Weight
2434 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3461 lb

Weight Difference:
62 lb
2.48 %

General
Polo 1.2 TDI
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Polo 1.2 TDI
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CFW*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
74 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Polo 1.2 TDI
74 hp
104 hp
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
133 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Polo 1.2 TDI
133 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Polo 1.2 TDI
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
106 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

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

Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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33.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.4 lb/hp
Polo 1.2 TDI
33.73 lb/hp
23.4 lb/hp
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.2 TDI
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Polo 1.2 TDI
62 mpg
47 mpg
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
51 mpg
city
37 mpg
71 mpg
highway
56 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
736 mi
Range
559 mi
Polo 1.2 TDI
736 mi
559 mi
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
94.8 kWh
Polo 1.2 TDI
78.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.2 TDI
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1076 lb
Maximum Payload
1027 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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