The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - ..) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 21,000
€ 15,900
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,900
ⓘ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 Polo 1.6 TDI SCR is 3.3 inches longer, 2.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Polo 1.2 TSI.
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Polo 1.2 TSI
56.9
68.9
77.3
58.5
66.2
74.8
68.9 in
Width
66.2 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
56.9 in
Height
58.5 in
100.4
159.6
97.2
156.3
159.6 in
Length
156.3 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Polo 1.2 TSI
2873 lb
Curb Weight
2429 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3483 lb
Weight Difference:
443 lb
15.42 %
General
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Polo 1.2 TSI
AW
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 SCR
Polo 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DGT*
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
94 hp
at 2700 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4500 rpm
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
94 hp
89 hp
Polo 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Polo 1.2 TSI
Performance
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Polo 1.2 TSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Polo 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
30.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.29 lb/hp
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
30.56 lb/hp
27.29 lb/hp
Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
60 mpg
46 mpg
Polo 1.2 TSI
53 mpg
city
36 mpg
65 mpg
highway
53 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
638 mi
Range
548 mi
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
638 mi
548 mi
Polo 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
80.3 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 SCR
80.3 kWh
96.6 kWh
Polo 1.2 TSI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Polo 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
963 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
