The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TDI (10 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - ..)
€ 15,300

€ 21,000

€ 15,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 1.2 TDI is 3.3 inches shorter, 2.7 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Polo 1.6 TDI SCR.
Polo 1.2 TDI
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
57.6
66.2
74.8
56.9
68.9
77.3
66.2 in
Width
68.9 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
57.6 in
Height
56.9 in
97.2
156.3
100.4
159.6
156.3 in
Length
159.6 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Polo 1.2 TDI
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
2496 lb
Curb Weight
2873 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb

Weight Difference:
377 lb
13.12 %

General
Polo 1.2 TDI
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
6R
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Polo 1.2 TDI
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFW*
Engine Code
*DGT*
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
94 hp
at 2700 rpm
Polo 1.2 TDI
74 hp
94 hp
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
133 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Polo 1.2 TDI
133 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Polo 1.2 TDI
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
106 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

Polo 1.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
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33.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.56 lb/hp
Polo 1.2 TDI
33.73 lb/hp
30.56 lb/hp
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.2 TDI
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Polo 1.2 TDI
62 mpg
60 mpg
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
51 mpg
city
53 mpg
71 mpg
highway
65 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
736 mi
Range
638 mi
Polo 1.2 TDI
736 mi
638 mi
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
80.3 kWh
Polo 1.2 TDI
78.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.2 TDI
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1076 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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