The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14) vs. Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V (14 - 18)
€ 19,700
€ 15,700
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,700
ⓘ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 VW Polo 1.6 TDI is 3.7 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V
58.5
66.2
74.8
56.9
67.7
76.4
66.2 in
Width
67.7 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
58.5 in
Height
56.9 in
97.2
156.3
98.9
160
156.3 in
Length
160 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
98.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V
2551 lb
Curb Weight
2546 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3417 lb
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.16 %
General
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V
6R
Generation
Typ 955
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
350 A1.000
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
77 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
89 hp
77 hp
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
85 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
85 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V
112 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V
▶ REPLAY
28.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.06 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
28.66 lb/hp
33.06 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
42 mpg
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V
45 mpg
city
32 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
651 mi
Range
500 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
651 mi
500 mi
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
106.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
106.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.6 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.9 cu ft
