The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TSI (09 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
€ 17,800
€ 19,100
€ 17,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100
ⓘ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 BMT
58.5
66.2
74.8
57.6
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
97.2
156.3
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 BMT
2399 lb
Curb Weight
2538 lb
3461 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb
Weight Difference:
139 lb
5.48 %
General
Polo 1.2 TSI
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
6R
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Polo 1.2 TSI
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CUS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3500 rpm
Polo 1.2 TSI
104 hp
89 hp
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Polo 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Performance
Polo 1.2 TSI
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Polo 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
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23.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.52 lb/hp
Polo 1.2 TSI
23.07 lb/hp
28.52 lb/hp
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.2 TSI
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Polo 1.2 TSI
44 mpg
64 mpg
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
35 mpg
city
56 mpg
52 mpg
highway
69 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
528 mi
Range
756 mi
Polo 1.2 TSI
528 mi
756 mi
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
100.4 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 TSI
100.4 kWh
76.1 kWh
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.2 TSI
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1063 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
