The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
€ 17,100

€ 20,400

€ 17,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘ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 BMT is 0.1 inches shorter and 0.9 inches taller.
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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 BMT
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
2441 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3483 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb

Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.98 %

General
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
*CJZ*
Engine Code
*CUT*
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
104 hp
at 3500 rpm
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
89 hp
104 hp
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Performance
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
113 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.69 lb/hp
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
27.43 lb/hp
24.69 lb/hp
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
60 mpg
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
40 mpg
city
53 mpg
55 mpg
highway
65 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
570 mi
Range
717 mi
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
570 mi
717 mi
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
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).
80.3 kWh
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
80.3 kWh
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
161 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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