The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.2 (09 - 14)
€ 16,500
€ 13,700
€ 16,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,700
ⓘ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 length and width, but the Polo 1.6 TDI BMT is 0.9 inches lower.
Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Polo 1.2
57.6
66.2
74.8
58.5
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
97.2
156.3
97.2
156.3
156.3 in
Length
156.3 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Polo 1.2
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2352 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3417 lb
Weight Difference:
216 lb
8.41 %
General
Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Polo 1.2
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 BMT
Polo 1.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CGP*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
69 hp
at 5400 rpm
Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
89 hp
69 hp
Polo 1.2
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
170 lb‑ft
83 lb‑ft
Polo 1.2
Performance
Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Polo 1.2
112 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
Polo 1.2
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.09 lb/hp
Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
28.85 lb/hp
34.09 lb/hp
Polo 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Polo 1.2
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
64 mpg
43 mpg
Polo 1.2
51 mpg
city
32 mpg
74 mpg
highway
52 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
756 mi
Range
508 mi
Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
756 mi
508 mi
Polo 1.2
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
104.1 kWh
Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
76.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
Polo 1.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Polo 1.2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1065 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
