The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
€ 18,300

€ 20,400

€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 0.1 inches shorter and 0.9 inches taller.
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
58.5
66.2
74.8
57.6
66.2
74.8
66.2 in
Width
66.2 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
58.5 in
Height
57.6 in
97.2
156.3
97.2
156.4
156.3 in
Length
156.4 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
2551 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb

Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.7 %

General
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
6R
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CUT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3500 rpm
Polo 1.6 TDI
89 hp
104 hp
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Polo 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Performance
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Polo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.69 lb/hp
Polo 1.6 TDI
28.66 lb/hp
24.69 lb/hp
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Polo 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
60 mpg
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
46 mpg
city
53 mpg
65 mpg
highway
65 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
665 mi
Range
717 mi
Polo 1.6 TDI
665 mi
717 mi
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
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).
80.3 kWh
Polo 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
161 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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