The Comparative Analysis :

VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI (14 - 17) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 14)

€ 15,700
VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI (14 - 17) Polo 1.4 TDI
€ 16,900
 VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 14) Polo 1.2 TSI
€ 15,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,900

ⓘ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 width, but the Polo 1.4 TDI is 0.1 inches longer and 0.9 inches lower.
Polo 1.4 TDI
Polo 1.2 TSI
57.6
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI (14 - 17)
66.2
74.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 14)
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
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI (14 - 17)
97.2
156.4
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 14)
97.2
156.3
156.4 in
Length
156.3 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Polo 1.4 TDI
Polo 1.2 TSI
2526 lb
Curb Weight
2399 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3461 lb
VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
128 lb
5.07 %
VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 14)

General

Polo 1.4 TDI
Polo 1.2 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Polo 1.4 TDI
Polo 1.2 TSI
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUS*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
74 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Polo 1.4 TDI
74 hp
104 hp
Polo 1.2 TSI
155 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Polo 1.4 TDI
155 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Polo 1.2 TSI

Performance

Polo 1.4 TDI
Polo 1.2 TSI
107 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

587 ft
0.000 sec

Polo 1.4 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Polo 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
34.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.07 lb/hp
Polo 1.4 TDI
34.14 lb/hp
23.07 lb/hp
Polo 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Polo 1.4 TDI
Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Polo 1.4 TDI
62 mpg
44 mpg
Polo 1.2 TSI
52 mpg
city
35 mpg
69 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
736 mi
Range
528 mi
Polo 1.4 TDI
736 mi
528 mi
Polo 1.2 TSI
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).
100.4 kWh
Polo 1.4 TDI
78.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
Polo 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Polo 1.4 TDI
Polo 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1063 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft