The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (11 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.0 TGI (Natural Gas) (17 - 20)
€ 17,900

€ 19,800

€ 17,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Polo 1.6 BiFuel is 3.3 inches shorter, 2.7 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Polo 1.0 TGI.
Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Polo 1.0 TGI
58.5
66.2
74.8
56.9
68.9
77.3
66.2 in
Width
68.9 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
58.5 in
Height
56.9 in
97.2
156.3
100.4
159.6
156.3 in
Length
159.6 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Polo 1.0 TGI
2509 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb

Weight Difference:
269 lb
9.68 %

General
Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Polo 1.0 TGI
6R
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Polo 1.0 TGI
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three engine with turbocharger
*CNK*
Engine Code
*DBY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
81 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Polo 1.6 BiFuel
81 hp
89 hp
Polo 1.0 TGI
107 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Polo 1.6 BiFuel
107 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Polo 1.0 TGI
Performance
Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Polo 1.0 TGI
108 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Polo 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Polo 1.0 TGI
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30.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.21 lb/hp
Polo 1.6 BiFuel
30.98 lb/hp
31.21 lb/hp
Polo 1.0 TGI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Polo 1.0 TGI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
( 23 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
11 lb✽
( 8 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Polo 1.6 BiFuel
23 MPGe
8 MPGe
Polo 1.0 TGI
23 mpg
city
14.5 lb
39 mpg
highway
9.2 lb
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26 lb
425 mi
Range
240 mi
Polo 1.6 BiFuel
425 mi
240 mi
Polo 1.0 TGI
Environmental Impact
112 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).
22.7 kWh
Polo 1.6 BiFuel
112 kWh
22.7 kWh
Polo 1.0 TGI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Polo 1.0 TGI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1019 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft






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