The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.4 TDI (14 - 17)
€ 19,400
€ 16,500
€ 19,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,500
ⓘ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
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
2504 lb
Curb Weight
2526 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.87 %
General
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Polo 1.4 TDI
6R
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Polo 1.4 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CUS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 3000 rpm
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
74 hp
Polo 1.4 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Polo 1.4 TDI
Performance
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Polo 1.4 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Polo 1.4 TDI
▶ REPLAY
24.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.14 lb/hp
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
24.08 lb/hp
34.14 lb/hp
Polo 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Polo 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
47 mpg
62 mpg
Polo 1.4 TDI
41 mpg
city
52 mpg
52 mpg
highway
69 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
559 mi
Range
736 mi
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
559 mi
736 mi
Polo 1.4 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).
78.2 kWh
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
Polo 1.4 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Polo 1.4 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1023 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
