The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 14) vs. VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14)
€ 16,500
€ 22,900
€ 16,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900
ⓘ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 width, but the Polo 1.6 TDI BMT is 0.2 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Polo GTI
57.6
66.2
74.8
57.2
66.2
74.8
66.2 in
Width
66.2 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.6 in
Height
57.2 in
97.2
156.3
97.2
156.5
156.3 in
Length
156.5 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Polo GTI
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2798 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
229 lb
8.19 %
General
Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Polo GTI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Polo GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6200 rpm
Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
89 hp
178 hp
Polo GTI
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Polo GTI
Performance
Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Polo GTI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Polo GTI
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.72 lb/hp
Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
28.85 lb/hp
15.72 lb/hp
Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
64 mpg
40 mpg
Polo GTI
51 mpg
city
31 mpg
74 mpg
highway
46 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
756 mi
Range
474 mi
Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
756 mi
474 mi
Polo GTI
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).
111.8 kWh
Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
76.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
Polo GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Polo GTI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
