The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.4 TDI (14 - 17)
€ 17,500

€ 16,500

€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,500
ⓘ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 TDI is 0.1 inches shorter and 0.9 inches taller.
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo 1.4 TDI
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 TDI
Polo 1.4 TDI
2551 lb
Curb Weight
2526 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb

Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.94 %

General
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo 1.4 TDI
6R
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo 1.4 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CUS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 3000 rpm
Polo 1.6 TDI
89 hp
74 hp
Polo 1.4 TDI
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Polo 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Polo 1.4 TDI
Performance
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo 1.4 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Polo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

Polo 1.4 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.14 lb/hp
Polo 1.6 TDI
28.66 lb/hp
34.14 lb/hp
Polo 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Polo 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
62 mpg
Polo 1.4 TDI
46 mpg
city
52 mpg
65 mpg
highway
69 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
665 mi
Range
736 mi
Polo 1.6 TDI
665 mi
736 mi
Polo 1.4 TDI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
78.2 kWh
Polo 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
Polo 1.4 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo 1.4 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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