The Comparative Analysis :

VW Polo 1.2 TSI (11 - 14) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI (14 - 17)

€ 16,700
VW Polo 1.2 TSI (11 - 14) Polo 1.2 TSI
€ 15,700
 VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI (14 - 17) Polo 1.4 TDI
€ 16,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,700

ⓘ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 width, but the Polo 1.2 TSI is 0.1 inches shorter and 0.9 inches taller.
Polo 1.2 TSI
Polo 1.4 TDI
58.5
Blueprint VW Polo 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
66.2
74.8
57.6
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI (14 - 17)
66.2
74.8
66.2 in
Width
66.2 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
58.5 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint VW Polo 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
97.2
156.3
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI (14 - 17)
97.2
156.4
156.3 in
Length
156.4 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Polo 1.2 TSI
Polo 1.4 TDI
2429 lb
Curb Weight
2526 lb
3483 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3638 lb
VW Polo 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.84 %
VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI (14 - 17)

General

Polo 1.2 TSI
Polo 1.4 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
Polo 1.4 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CJZ*
Engine Code
*CUS*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 3000 rpm
Polo 1.2 TSI
89 hp
74 hp
Polo 1.4 TDI
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Polo 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Polo 1.4 TDI

Performance

Polo 1.2 TSI
Polo 1.4 TDI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Polo 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

587 ft
0.000 sec

Polo 1.4 TDI

▶ REPLAY
27.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.14 lb/hp
Polo 1.2 TSI
27.29 lb/hp
34.14 lb/hp
Polo 1.4 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Polo 1.2 TSI
Polo 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Polo 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
62 mpg
Polo 1.4 TDI
36 mpg
city
52 mpg
53 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
548 mi
Range
736 mi
Polo 1.2 TSI
548 mi
736 mi
Polo 1.4 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).
78.2 kWh
Polo 1.2 TSI
96.6 kWh
78.2 kWh
Polo 1.4 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Polo 1.2 TSI
Polo 1.4 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft