The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. VW Polo 5-door GTI (14 - 17)
€ 18,000
€ 23,300
€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 0.5 inches shorter and 1.4 inches taller.
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Polo GTI
58.5
66.2
74.8
57.1
66.2
74.8
66.2 in
Width
66.2 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
58.5 in
Height
57.1 in
97.2
156.3
97.2
156.8
156.3 in
Length
156.8 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Polo GTI
2434 lb
Curb Weight
2804 lb
3461 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
370 lb
13.19 %
General
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Polo GTI
6R
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Polo GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*DAJ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
189 hp
Polo GTI
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Polo GTI
Performance
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Polo GTI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Polo GTI
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23.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.84 lb/hp
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
23.4 lb/hp
14.84 lb/hp
Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
47 mpg
39 mpg
Polo GTI
37 mpg
city
31 mpg
56 mpg
highway
46 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
559 mi
Range
466 mi
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
559 mi
466 mi
Polo GTI
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).
113.6 kWh
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
113.6 kWh
Polo GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Polo GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1027 lb
Maximum Payload
966 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
