The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.4 TDI (14 - 17) vs. VW Polo 1.2 (09 - 14)
€ 16,500
€ 13,700
€ 16,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,700
ⓘ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 1.4 TDI is 0.1 inches longer and 0.9 inches lower.
Polo 1.4 TDI
Polo 1.2
57.6
66.2
74.8
58.5
66.2
74.8
66.2 in
Width
66.2 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.6 in
Height
58.5 in
97.2
156.4
97.2
156.3
156.4 in
Length
156.3 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Polo 1.4 TDI
Polo 1.2
2526 lb
Curb Weight
2352 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3417 lb
Weight Difference:
174 lb
6.89 %
General
Polo 1.4 TDI
Polo 1.2
6R
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Polo 1.4 TDI
Polo 1.2
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUS*
Engine Code
*CGP*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
74 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
69 hp
at 5400 rpm
Polo 1.4 TDI
74 hp
69 hp
Polo 1.2
155 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Polo 1.4 TDI
155 lb‑ft
83 lb‑ft
Polo 1.2
Performance
Polo 1.4 TDI
Polo 1.2
107 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Polo 1.4 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
Polo 1.2
▶ REPLAY
34.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.09 lb/hp
Polo 1.4 TDI
34.14 lb/hp
34.09 lb/hp
Polo 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.4 TDI
Polo 1.2
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Polo 1.4 TDI
62 mpg
43 mpg
Polo 1.2
52 mpg
city
32 mpg
69 mpg
highway
52 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
736 mi
Range
508 mi
Polo 1.4 TDI
736 mi
508 mi
Polo 1.2
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
104.1 kWh
Polo 1.4 TDI
78.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
Polo 1.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.4 TDI
Polo 1.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1065 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
