The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (11 - 14) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14)
€ 17,900

€ 19,000

€ 17,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Polo 1.6 BiFuel and the Polo 1.6 TDI are absolutely identical. Both are 156.3 inches long, 66.2 inches wide and 58.5 inches tall.
Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Polo 1.6 TDI
58.5
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
58.5 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 1.6 BiFuel
Polo 1.6 TDI
2509 lb
Curb Weight
2599 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb

Weight Difference:
90 lb
3.46 %

General
Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Polo 1.6 TDI
6R
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Polo 1.6 TDI
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CNK*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
81 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Polo 1.6 BiFuel
81 hp
89 hp
Polo 1.6 TDI
107 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Polo 1.6 BiFuel
107 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Polo 1.6 TDI
Performance
Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Polo 1.6 TDI
108 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

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

Polo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
30.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.2 lb/hp
Polo 1.6 BiFuel
30.98 lb/hp
29.2 lb/hp
Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Polo 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
55 mpg
Polo 1.6 TDI
23 mpg
city
45 mpg
39 mpg
highway
64 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
425 mi
Range
651 mi
Polo 1.6 BiFuel
425 mi
651 mi
Polo 1.6 TDI
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).
88.5 kWh
Polo 1.6 BiFuel
112 kWh
88.5 kWh
Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Polo 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1019 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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