The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (11 - 14) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15)
€ 17,400
€ 17,100
€ 17,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,100
ⓘ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 TSI is 1.1 inches taller.
Polo 1.2 TSI
Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
58.5
66.2
74.8
57.3
66.2
74.8
66.2 in
Width
66.2 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
58.5 in
Height
57.3 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 TSI
Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
2489 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3549 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb
Weight Difference:
79 lb
3.08 %
General
Polo 1.2 TSI
Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Polo 1.2 TSI
Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
*CJZ*
Engine Code
*CUS*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 3000 rpm
Polo 1.2 TSI
89 hp
74 hp
Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Polo 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Polo 1.2 TSI
Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
113 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Polo 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
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27.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.7 lb/hp
Polo 1.2 TSI
27.97 lb/hp
34.7 lb/hp
Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.2 TSI
Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
76 mpg
Polo 1.2 TSI
44 mpg
76 mpg
Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
34 mpg
city
59 mpg
53 mpg
highway
90 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
528 mi
Range
902 mi
Polo 1.2 TSI
528 mi
902 mi
Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
63.7 kWh
Polo 1.2 TSI
100.4 kWh
63.7 kWh
Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
132 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.2 TSI
Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1060 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
