The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 14)
€ 17,700
€ 18,300
€ 17,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,300
ⓘ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 BlueMotion 88g is 0.8 inches lower.
Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Polo 1.6 TDI
57.7
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
57.7 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 BlueMotion 88g
Polo 1.6 TDI
2535 lb
Curb Weight
2551 lb
3505 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.59 %
General
Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
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 BlueMotion 88g
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 BlueMotion 88g
133 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Polo 1.6 TDI
Performance
Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Polo 1.6 TDI
107 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 BlueMotion 88g
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Polo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
34.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.66 lb/hp
Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
34.26 lb/hp
28.66 lb/hp
Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
69 mpg
56 mpg
Polo 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
city
46 mpg
78 mpg
highway
65 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
823 mi
Range
665 mi
Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
823 mi
665 mi
Polo 1.6 TDI
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).
86.4 kWh
Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
70 kWh
86.4 kWh
Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Polo 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
