The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TSI DSG (11 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.0 MPI (18 - ..)
€ 18,100
€ 14,300
€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Polo 1.2 TSI is 3.3 inches shorter, 2.7 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Polo 1.0 MPI.
Polo 1.2 TSI
Polo 1.0 MPI
58.5
66.2
74.8
56.9
68.9
77.3
66.2 in
Width
68.9 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
58.5 in
Height
56.9 in
97.2
156.3
100.4
159.6
156.3 in
Length
159.6 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Polo 1.2 TSI
Polo 1.0 MPI
2489 lb
Curb Weight
2480 lb
3549 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3505 lb
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.36 %
General
Polo 1.2 TSI
Polo 1.0 MPI
6R
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Polo 1.2 TSI
Polo 1.0 MPI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CJZ*
Engine Code
*DSG*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
89 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5100 rpm
Polo 1.2 TSI
89 hp
79 hp
Polo 1.0 MPI
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
69 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Polo 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
69 lb‑ft
Polo 1.0 MPI
Performance
Polo 1.2 TSI
Polo 1.0 MPI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Polo 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
702 ft
0.000 sec
Polo 1.0 MPI
▶ REPLAY
27.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.39 lb/hp
Polo 1.2 TSI
27.97 lb/hp
31.39 lb/hp
Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.2 TSI
Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Polo 1.2 TSI
44 mpg
49 mpg
Polo 1.0 MPI
34 mpg
city
39 mpg
53 mpg
highway
57 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
528 mi
Range
518 mi
Polo 1.2 TSI
528 mi
518 mi
Polo 1.0 MPI
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
90.9 kWh
Polo 1.2 TSI
100.4 kWh
90.9 kWh
Polo 1.0 MPI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.2 TSI
Polo 1.0 MPI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1060 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
