The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 14) vs. Abarth Punto (11 - 13)
€ 17,700

€ 19,500

€ 17,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.7 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Abarth Punto.
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Abarth Punto
57.7
66.2
74.8
58.2
67.8
75.6
66.2 in
Width
67.8 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.6 in
57.7 in
Height
58.2 in
97.2
156.3
98.8
160
156.3 in
Length
160 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
98.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Abarth Punto
2535 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3505 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3847 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
8.75 %

General
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Abarth Punto
6R
Generation
ZAF 199
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
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Abarth Punto
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CFW*
Engine Code
955 A8.000
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
74 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
74 hp
161 hp
Abarth Punto
133 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
133 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Abarth Punto
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Abarth Punto
107 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Abarth Punto
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34.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.25 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
34.26 lb/hp
17.25 lb/hp
Abarth Punto
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Abarth Punto
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
69 mpg
39 mpg
Abarth Punto
57 mpg
city
29 mpg
78 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
823 mi
Range
459 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
823 mi
459 mi
Abarth Punto
Environmental Impact
70 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).
115.6 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
70 kWh
115.6 kWh
Abarth Punto
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Abarth Punto
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft







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