The Comparative Analysis :

VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17)

€ 17,500
VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 14) Polo 1.6 TDI
€ 16,800
 VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17) Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,800

ⓘ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 BMT
58.5
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 14)
66.2
74.8
57.6
Blueprint VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
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
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 14)
97.2
156.3
Blueprint VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
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 BMT
2551 lb
Curb Weight
2540 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3638 lb
VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 14)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.43 %
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17)

General

Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT

Performance

Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Polo 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

587 ft
0.000 sec

Polo 1.4 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
28.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.32 lb/hp
Polo 1.6 TDI
28.66 lb/hp
34.32 lb/hp
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Polo 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
64 mpg
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
46 mpg
city
56 mpg
65 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
665 mi
Range
756 mi
Polo 1.6 TDI
665 mi
756 mi
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
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).
76.1 kWh
Polo 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
76.1 kWh
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
1098 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft