The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17) vs. VW Polo 1.2 (09 - 14)
€ 20,400

€ 13,200

€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,200
ⓘ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 BMT is 0.1 inches longer and 0.9 inches lower.
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
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 BMT
Polo 1.2
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2352 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3417 lb

Weight Difference:
216 lb
8.41 %

General
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
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 BMT
Polo 1.2
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUT*
Engine Code
*CGP*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
59 hp
at 5200 rpm
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
104 hp
59 hp
Polo 1.2
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
80 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
80 lb‑ft
Polo 1.2
Performance
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Polo 1.2
121 mph
Maximum Speed
98 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
16.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec

Polo 1.2
▶ REPLAY
24.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
39.86 lb/hp
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
24.69 lb/hp
39.86 lb/hp
Polo 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Polo 1.2
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
60 mpg
43 mpg
Polo 1.2
53 mpg
city
32 mpg
65 mpg
highway
52 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
717 mi
Range
508 mi
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
717 mi
508 mi
Polo 1.2
Environmental Impact
80.3 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 BMT
80.3 kWh
104.1 kWh
Polo 1.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
161 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Polo 1.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 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