The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TDI (10 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (11 - 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 1.6 BiFuel
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 1.6 BiFuel
2496 lb
Curb Weight
2509 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.52 %
General
Polo 1.2 TDI
Polo 1.6 BiFuel
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 1.2 TDI
Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CFW*
Engine Code
*CNK*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
74 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
81 hp
at 4000 rpm
Polo 1.2 TDI
74 hp
81 hp
Polo 1.6 BiFuel
133 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Polo 1.2 TDI
133 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Polo 1.2 TDI
Polo 1.6 BiFuel
106 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
Polo 1.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Polo 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
33.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.98 lb/hp
Polo 1.2 TDI
33.73 lb/hp
30.98 lb/hp
Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.2 TDI
Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Polo 1.2 TDI
62 mpg
39 mpg
Polo 1.6 BiFuel
51 mpg
city
29 mpg
71 mpg
highway
49 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
736 mi
Range
466 mi
Polo 1.2 TDI
736 mi
466 mi
Polo 1.6 BiFuel
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).
113.6 kWh
Polo 1.2 TDI
78.2 kWh
113.6 kWh
Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.2 TDI
Polo 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1076 lb
Maximum Payload
1019 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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

















