The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR (17 - ..)
€ 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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g is 3.3 inches shorter, 2.7 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Polo 1.6 TDI SCR.
Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
57.7
66.2
74.8
56.9
68.9
77.3
66.2 in
Width
68.9 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
57.7 in
Height
56.9 in
97.2
156.3
100.4
159.6
156.3 in
Length
159.6 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
2535 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3505 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
10.17 %

General
Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
6R
Generation
AW
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 SCR
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFW*
Engine Code
*DGT*
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
94 hp
at 2700 rpm
Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
74 hp
94 hp
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
133 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
133 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
107 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
34.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.02 lb/hp
Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
34.26 lb/hp
30.02 lb/hp
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
69 mpg
64 mpg
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
57 mpg
city
53 mpg
78 mpg
highway
71 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
823 mi
Range
672 mi
Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
823 mi
672 mi
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
76.1 kWh
Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
70 kWh
76.1 kWh
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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