The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 17,900
€ 17,100
€ 17,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,100
ⓘ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 TDI BlueMotion is 1.1 inches lower.
Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
57.3
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
57.3 in
Height
58.5 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 TDI BlueMotion
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2441 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3483 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.98 %
General
Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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 BlueMotion
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUS*
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
74 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4500 rpm
Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
74 hp
89 hp
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
155 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
155 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
34.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.43 lb/hp
Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
34.7 lb/hp
27.43 lb/hp
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
76 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
76 mpg
48 mpg
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
59 mpg
city
40 mpg
90 mpg
highway
55 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
902 mi
Range
570 mi
Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
902 mi
570 mi
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
63.7 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).
92.9 kWh
Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
63.7 kWh
92.9 kWh
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
132 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
