The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TSI DSG (11 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - ..)
€ 18,100
€ 21,000
€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI SCR.
Polo 1.2 TSI
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
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 1.6 TDI SCR
2489 lb
Curb Weight
2873 lb
3549 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
384 lb
13.37 %
General
Polo 1.2 TSI
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
6R
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Polo 1.2 TSI
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CJZ*
Engine Code
*DGT*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 2700 rpm
Polo 1.2 TSI
89 hp
94 hp
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Polo 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Polo 1.2 TSI
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
113 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Polo 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
27.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.56 lb/hp
Polo 1.2 TSI
27.97 lb/hp
30.56 lb/hp
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.2 TSI
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Polo 1.2 TSI
44 mpg
60 mpg
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
34 mpg
city
53 mpg
53 mpg
highway
65 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
528 mi
Range
638 mi
Polo 1.2 TSI
528 mi
638 mi
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
80.3 kWh
Polo 1.2 TSI
100.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.2 TSI
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1060 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
