The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TSI (11 - 14) vs. VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI (10 - 14)
€ 16,700

€ 19,800

€ 16,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Polo 1.2 TSI is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the CrossPolo 1.6 TDI.
Polo 1.2 TSI
CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
58.5
66.2
74.8
58.6
66.9
74.8
66.2 in
Width
66.9 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.6 in
97.2
156.3
97.2
157
156.3 in
Length
157 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Polo 1.2 TSI
CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
2429 lb
Curb Weight
2692 lb
3483 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb

Weight Difference:
262 lb
9.73 %

General
Polo 1.2 TSI
CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
6R
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Polo 1.2 TSI
CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CJZ*
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Polo 1.2 TSI
89 hp
89 hp
CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Polo 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Performance
Polo 1.2 TSI
CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Polo 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
27.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.25 lb/hp
Polo 1.2 TSI
27.29 lb/hp
30.25 lb/hp
CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.2 TSI
CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Polo 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
55 mpg
CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
36 mpg
city
43 mpg
53 mpg
highway
64 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
548 mi
Range
651 mi
Polo 1.2 TSI
548 mi
651 mi
CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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 TSI
96.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.2 TSI
CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 lb
Maximum Payload
990 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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