The Comparative Analysis :

VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 14) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)

€ 16,500
VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 14) Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 15,900
 VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI (11 - 14) Polo 1.2 TSI
€ 16,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,900

ⓘ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
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 14)
66.2
74.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
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
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 14)
97.2
156.3
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI (11 - 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 BMT
Polo 1.2 TSI
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2429 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3483 lb
VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 14)
Weight Difference:
139 lb
5.41 %
VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)

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
5-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
*CJZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4500 rpm
Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
89 hp
89 hp
Polo 1.2 TSI
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
170 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Polo 1.2 TSI

Performance

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

525 ft
0.000 sec

Polo 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Polo 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.29 lb/hp
Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
28.85 lb/hp
27.29 lb/hp
Polo 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
64 mpg
46 mpg
Polo 1.2 TSI
51 mpg
city
36 mpg
74 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
756 mi
Range
548 mi
Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
756 mi
548 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).
96.6 kWh
Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
76.1 kWh
96.6 kWh
Polo 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Polo 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft