The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Abarth Grande Punto Esseesse (08 - 10)
€ 17,100

€ 23,100

€ 17,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Abarth Grande Punto.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Abarth Grande Punto
58.5
66.2
74.8
58.7
68
75.8
66.2 in
Width
68 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.7 in
97.2
156.3
98.8
159.1
156.3 in
Length
159.1 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
98.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Abarth Grande Punto
2441 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3483 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3671 lb

Weight Difference:
337 lb
12.13 %

General
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Abarth Grande Punto
6R
Generation
ZAF 199
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Abarth Grande Punto
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CJZ*
Engine Code
199 A8.000
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
89 hp
178 hp
Abarth Grande Punto
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
201 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
201 lb‑ft
Abarth Grande Punto
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Abarth Grande Punto
113 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Abarth Grande Punto
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27.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.61 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
27.43 lb/hp
15.61 lb/hp
Abarth Grande Punto
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Abarth Grande Punto
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
35 mpg
Abarth Grande Punto
40 mpg
city
25 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
570 mi
Range
418 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
570 mi
418 mi
Abarth Grande Punto
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
127 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
127 kWh
Abarth Grande Punto
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Abarth Grande Punto
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft







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