The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (11 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
€ 17,100

€ 20,400

€ 17,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘ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 1.6 BiFuel is 0.1 inches shorter and 0.9 inches taller.
Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
58.5
66.2
74.8
57.6
66.2
74.8
66.2 in
Width
66.2 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
58.5 in
Height
57.6 in
97.2
156.3
97.2
156.4
156.3 in
Length
156.4 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
2509 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb

Weight Difference:
60 lb
2.34 %

General
Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
6R
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
*CNK*
Engine Code
*CUT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
81 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3500 rpm
Polo 1.6 BiFuel
81 hp
104 hp
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
107 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Polo 1.6 BiFuel
107 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Performance
Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
108 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Polo 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
30.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.69 lb/hp
Polo 1.6 BiFuel
30.98 lb/hp
24.69 lb/hp
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Polo 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
60 mpg
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
23 mpg
city
53 mpg
39 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
425 mi
Range
717 mi
Polo 1.6 BiFuel
425 mi
717 mi
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
112 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 1.6 BiFuel
112 kWh
80.3 kWh
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
161 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1019 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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