The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TDI (10 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.4 DSG (09 - 14)
€ 15,300
€ 17,900
€ 15,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,900
ⓘ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 length and width, but the Polo 1.2 TDI is 0.9 inches lower.
Polo 1.2 TDI
Polo 1.4
57.6
66.2
74.8
58.5
66.2
74.8
66.2 in
Width
66.2 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.6 in
Height
58.5 in
97.2
156.3
97.2
156.3
156.3 in
Length
156.3 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Polo 1.2 TDI
Polo 1.4
2496 lb
Curb Weight
2359 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3417 lb
Weight Difference:
137 lb
5.49 %
General
Polo 1.2 TDI
Polo 1.4
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Polo 1.2 TDI
Polo 1.4
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CFW*
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
74 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 5000 rpm
Polo 1.2 TDI
74 hp
84 hp
Polo 1.4
133 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Polo 1.2 TDI
133 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
Polo 1.4
Performance
Polo 1.2 TDI
Polo 1.4
106 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
Polo 1.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Polo 1.4
▶ REPLAY
33.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.08 lb/hp
Polo 1.2 TDI
33.73 lb/hp
28.08 lb/hp
Polo 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.2 TDI
Polo 1.4
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Polo 1.2 TDI
62 mpg
41 mpg
Polo 1.4
51 mpg
city
31 mpg
71 mpg
highway
50 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
736 mi
Range
482 mi
Polo 1.2 TDI
736 mi
482 mi
Polo 1.4
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
109.9 kWh
Polo 1.2 TDI
78.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
Polo 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.2 TDI
Polo 1.4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1076 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
