The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.4 DSG (09 - 14) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TDI (10 - 14)
€ 17,900
€ 15,300
€ 17,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,300
ⓘ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 is 0.9 inches taller.
Polo 1.4
Polo 1.2 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
156.3
156.3 in
Length
156.3 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Polo 1.4
Polo 1.2 TDI
2359 lb
Curb Weight
2496 lb
3417 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb
Weight Difference:
137 lb
5.49 %
General
Polo 1.4
Polo 1.2 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 1.4
Polo 1.2 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
*CGG*
Engine Code
*CFW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
84 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 4200 rpm
Polo 1.4
84 hp
74 hp
Polo 1.2 TDI
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Polo 1.4
97 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Polo 1.2 TDI
Performance
Polo 1.4
Polo 1.2 TDI
110 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Polo 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
Polo 1.2 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.73 lb/hp
Polo 1.4
28.08 lb/hp
33.73 lb/hp
Polo 1.2 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.4
Polo 1.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Polo 1.4
41 mpg
62 mpg
Polo 1.2 TDI
31 mpg
city
51 mpg
50 mpg
highway
71 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
482 mi
Range
736 mi
Polo 1.4
482 mi
736 mi
Polo 1.2 TDI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
78.2 kWh
Polo 1.4
109.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
Polo 1.2 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.4
Polo 1.2 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1076 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
