The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.0 BMT (14 - 17)
€ 19,100

€ 13,800

€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,800
ⓘ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 1.0 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 1.0 BMT
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3660 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3461 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
9.46 %

General
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo 1.0 BMT
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo 1.0 BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CHY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
59 hp
at 5000 rpm
Polo 1.6 TDI
104 hp
59 hp
Polo 1.0 BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Polo 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
70 lb‑ft
Polo 1.0 BMT
Performance
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo 1.0 BMT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

Polo 1.0 BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
39.42 lb/hp
Polo 1.6 TDI
24.69 lb/hp
39.42 lb/hp
Polo 1.0 BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo 1.0 BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Polo 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
50 mpg
Polo 1.0 BMT
46 mpg
city
41 mpg
65 mpg
highway
57 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
665 mi
Range
595 mi
Polo 1.6 TDI
665 mi
595 mi
Polo 1.0 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).
89 kWh
Polo 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
89 kWh
Polo 1.0 BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo 1.0 BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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