The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 10) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 14)
€ 17,400

€ 17,400

€ 17,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,400
ⓘ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 length and width, but the Polo 1.4 BiFuel is 0.9 inches taller.
Polo 1.4 BiFuel
Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
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
156.3
156.3 in
Length
156.3 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Polo 1.4 BiFuel
Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
2509 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3483 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb

Weight Difference:
60 lb
2.34 %

General
Polo 1.4 BiFuel
Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
6R
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Polo 1.4 BiFuel
Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CMA*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
81 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Polo 1.4 BiFuel
81 hp
89 hp
Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
93 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Polo 1.4 BiFuel
93 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Polo 1.4 BiFuel
Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
108 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec

Polo 1.4 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
30.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Polo 1.4 BiFuel
30.98 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.4 BiFuel
Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Polo 1.4 BiFuel
29 mpg
64 mpg
Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
22 mpg
city
51 mpg
36 mpg
highway
74 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
399 mi
Range
756 mi
Polo 1.4 BiFuel
399 mi
756 mi
Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
76.1 kWh
Polo 1.4 BiFuel
119.4 kWh
76.1 kWh
Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.4 BiFuel
Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
974 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft