The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 17) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 14)
€ 18,900
€ 19,100
€ 18,900
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 BMT is 0.1 inches longer and 0.9 inches lower.
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Polo 1.6 TDI
57.6
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
57.6 in
Height
58.5 in
97.2
156.4
97.2
156.3
156.4 in
Length
156.3 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Polo 1.6 TDI
2502 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3594 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3660 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.57 %
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
*CJZ*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
108 hp
104 hp
Polo 1.6 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 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
122 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Polo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.69 lb/hp
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
23.17 lb/hp
24.69 lb/hp
Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
49 mpg
56 mpg
Polo 1.6 TDI
39 mpg
city
46 mpg
59 mpg
highway
65 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
583 mi
Range
665 mi
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
583 mi
665 mi
Polo 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
86.4 kWh
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
90.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Polo 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 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
