The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 20,600

€ 15,900

€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,900
ⓘ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 TSI
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 TSI
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2429 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3483 lb

Weight Difference:
139 lb
5.41 %

General
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Polo 1.2 TSI
6R
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Polo 1.2 TSI
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
89 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4500 rpm
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
89 hp
89 hp
Polo 1.2 TSI
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
170 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Polo 1.2 TSI
Performance
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Polo 1.2 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

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

Polo 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.29 lb/hp
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
28.85 lb/hp
27.29 lb/hp
Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
62 mpg
46 mpg
Polo 1.2 TSI
55 mpg
city
36 mpg
67 mpg
highway
53 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
736 mi
Range
548 mi
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
736 mi
548 mi
Polo 1.2 TSI
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).
96.6 kWh
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
78.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
Polo 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Polo 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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