The Comparative Analysis :

VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)

€ 18,100
VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 14) Polo 1.6 TDI
€ 17,100
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 18,100
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

The dimensions of the Polo 1.6 TDI and the Polo 1.2 TSI BMT are absolutely identical. Both are 156.3 inches long, 66.2 inches wide and 58.5 inches tall.
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
58.5
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 14)
66.2
74.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
66.2
74.8
66.2 in
Width
66.2 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 14)
97.2
156.3
Blueprint VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
97.2
156.3
156.3 in
Length
156.3 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2441 lb
3660 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3483 lb
VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 14)
Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.98 %
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)

General

Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4500 rpm
Polo 1.6 TDI
104 hp
89 hp
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Polo 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Polo 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Polo 1.2 TSI BMT

 REPLAY
24.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.43 lb/hp
Polo 1.6 TDI
24.69 lb/hp
27.43 lb/hp
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Polo 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
48 mpg
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
46 mpg
city
40 mpg
65 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
665 mi
Range
570 mi
Polo 1.6 TDI
665 mi
570 mi
Polo 1.2 TSI 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).
92.9 kWh
Polo 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
92.9 kWh
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft