The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 14)
€ 18,000
€ 18,100
€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Polo 1.2 TSI BMT and the Polo 1.6 TDI are absolutely identical. Both are 156.3 inches long, 66.2 inches wide and 58.5 inches tall.
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Polo 1.6 TDI
58.5
66.2
74.8
58.5
66.2
74.8
66.2 in
Width
66.2 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.5 in
97.2
156.3
97.2
156.3
156.3 in
Length
156.3 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Polo 1.6 TDI
2434 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3461 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3660 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
5.22 %
General
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Polo 1.6 TDI
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 BMT
Polo 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
104 hp
Polo 1.6 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Polo 1.6 TDI
Performance
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Polo 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Polo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.69 lb/hp
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
23.4 lb/hp
24.69 lb/hp
Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
47 mpg
56 mpg
Polo 1.6 TDI
37 mpg
city
46 mpg
56 mpg
highway
65 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
559 mi
Range
665 mi
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
559 mi
665 mi
Polo 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
86.4 kWh
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Polo 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1027 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
