The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TDI (10 - 14) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14)
€ 16,000
€ 19,000
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
2496 lb
Curb Weight
2599 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
4 %
General
Polo 1.2 TDI
Polo 1.6 TDI
6R
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Polo 1.2 TDI
Polo 1.6 TDI
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFW*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
74 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Polo 1.2 TDI
74 hp
89 hp
Polo 1.6 TDI
133 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Polo 1.2 TDI
133 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Polo 1.6 TDI
Performance
Polo 1.2 TDI
Polo 1.6 TDI
106 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
Polo 1.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Polo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
33.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.2 lb/hp
Polo 1.2 TDI
33.73 lb/hp
29.2 lb/hp
Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.2 TDI
Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Polo 1.2 TDI
62 mpg
55 mpg
Polo 1.6 TDI
51 mpg
city
45 mpg
71 mpg
highway
64 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
736 mi
Range
651 mi
Polo 1.2 TDI
736 mi
651 mi
Polo 1.6 TDI
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).
88.5 kWh
Polo 1.2 TDI
78.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.2 TDI
Polo 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1076 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
