The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.0 MPI (17 - 18)
€ 19,000

€ 14,000

€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Polo 1.6 TDI is 3.3 inches shorter, 2.7 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Polo 1.0 MPI.
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo 1.0 MPI
58.5
66.2
74.8
56.9
68.9
77.3
66.2 in
Width
68.9 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
58.5 in
Height
56.9 in
97.2
156.3
100.4
159.6
156.3 in
Length
159.6 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo 1.0 MPI
2599 lb
Curb Weight
2436 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3549 lb

Weight Difference:
163 lb
6.27 %

General
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo 1.0 MPI
6R
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo 1.0 MPI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CHY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 6200 rpm
Polo 1.6 TDI
89 hp
74 hp
Polo 1.0 MPI
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Polo 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
70 lb‑ft
Polo 1.0 MPI
Performance
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo 1.0 MPI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Polo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec

Polo 1.0 MPI
▶ REPLAY
29.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.92 lb/hp
Polo 1.6 TDI
29.2 lb/hp
32.92 lb/hp
Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Polo 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
50 mpg
Polo 1.0 MPI
45 mpg
city
40 mpg
64 mpg
highway
57 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
651 mi
Range
529 mi
Polo 1.6 TDI
651 mi
529 mi
Polo 1.0 MPI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
89 kWh
Polo 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
89 kWh
Polo 1.0 MPI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo 1.0 MPI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft