The Comparative Analysis :

VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14)

€ 18,600
VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 19,700
 VW Polo 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14) Polo 1.6 TDI
€ 18,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the Polo 1.2 TSI BMT and the Polo 1.6 TDI are absolutely identical. Both are 156.3 inches long, 66.2 inches wide and 58.5 inches tall.
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Polo 1.6 TDI
58.5
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
66.2
74.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Polo 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14)
66.2
74.8
66.2 in
Width
66.2 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
97.2
156.3
Blueprint VW Polo 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14)
97.2
156.3
156.3 in
Length
156.3 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Polo 1.6 TDI
2504 lb
Curb Weight
2551 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3638 lb
VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.8 %
VW Polo 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14)

General

Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Polo 1.6 TDI
6R
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Polo 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
89 hp
Polo 1.6 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Polo 1.6 TDI

Performance

Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Polo 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Polo 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Polo 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
24.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.66 lb/hp
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
24.08 lb/hp
28.66 lb/hp
Polo 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
47 mpg
55 mpg
Polo 1.6 TDI
41 mpg
city
45 mpg
52 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
559 mi
Range
651 mi
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
559 mi
651 mi
Polo 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
88.5 kWh
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Polo 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1023 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft