The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI DSG (11 - 14)
€ 18,300
€ 18,100
€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,100
ⓘ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 TDI and the Polo 1.2 TSI are absolutely identical. Both are 156.3 inches long, 66.2 inches wide and 58.5 inches tall.
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo 1.2 TSI
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 TDI
Polo 1.2 TSI
2551 lb
Curb Weight
2489 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3549 lb
Weight Difference:
62 lb
2.43 %
General
Polo 1.6 TDI
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4500 rpm
Polo 1.6 TDI
89 hp
89 hp
Polo 1.2 TSI
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Polo 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Polo 1.2 TSI
Performance
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo 1.2 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Polo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Polo 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
28.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.97 lb/hp
Polo 1.6 TDI
28.66 lb/hp
27.97 lb/hp
Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Polo 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
44 mpg
Polo 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
city
34 mpg
65 mpg
highway
53 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
665 mi
Range
528 mi
Polo 1.6 TDI
665 mi
528 mi
Polo 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
100.4 kWh
Polo 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
Polo 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
1060 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
