The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.0 (14 - 17)
€ 19,700

€ 14,400

€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,400
ⓘ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 1.0
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
2551 lb
Curb Weight
2315 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3461 lb

Weight Difference:
236 lb
9.25 %

General
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo 1.0
6R
Generation
6R
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
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo 1.0
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
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 6200 rpm
Polo 1.6 TDI
89 hp
74 hp
Polo 1.0
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Polo 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
70 lb‑ft
Polo 1.0
Performance
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo 1.0
112 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

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

Polo 1.0
▶ REPLAY
28.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.28 lb/hp
Polo 1.6 TDI
28.66 lb/hp
31.28 lb/hp
Polo 1.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo 1.0
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Polo 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
46 mpg
Polo 1.0
45 mpg
city
37 mpg
64 mpg
highway
53 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
651 mi
Range
548 mi
Polo 1.6 TDI
651 mi
548 mi
Polo 1.0
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).
96.6 kWh
Polo 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
Polo 1.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo 1.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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