The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI (09 - 14)
€ 16,500
€ 17,800
€ 16,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,800
ⓘ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 length and width, but the Polo 1.6 TDI BMT is 0.9 inches lower.
Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Polo 1.2 TSI
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 TSI
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2399 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3461 lb
Weight Difference:
170 lb
6.62 %
General
Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Polo 1.2 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Polo 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
89 hp
104 hp
Polo 1.2 TSI
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
170 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Polo 1.2 TSI
Performance
Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Polo 1.2 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Polo 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.07 lb/hp
Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
28.85 lb/hp
23.07 lb/hp
Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
64 mpg
44 mpg
Polo 1.2 TSI
51 mpg
city
35 mpg
74 mpg
highway
52 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
756 mi
Range
528 mi
Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
756 mi
528 mi
Polo 1.2 TSI
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).
100.4 kWh
Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
76.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
Polo 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Polo 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1063 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
