The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.2 BMT (10 - 14)
€ 19,000

€ 14,200

€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,200
ⓘ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 is 2 cm taller.
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo 1.2 BMT
1485
1682
1901
1465
1682
1901
1682 mm
Width
1682 mm
1901 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1901 mm
1485 mm
Height
1465 mm
2470
3970
2468
3970
3970 mm
Length
3970 mm
2470 mm
Wheelbase
2468 mm
Vehicle Weight
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo 1.2 BMT
1179 kg
Kerb Weight
1072 kg
1680 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1550 kg

Weight Difference:
107 kg
9.08 %

General
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo 1.2 BMT
6R
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo 1.2 BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CGP*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1198 CC
89 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
69 bhp
at 5400 rpm
Polo 1.6 TDI
89 bhp
69 bhp
Polo 1.2 BMT
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
112 NM
at 3000 rpm
Polo 1.6 TDI
230 NM
112 NM
Polo 1.2 BMT
Performance
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo 1.2 BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

Polo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
196 m
0.000 sec

Polo 1.2 BMT
▶ REPLAY
13.25 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.54 kg/bhp
Polo 1.6 TDI
13.25 kg/bhp
15.54 kg/bhp
Polo 1.2 BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo 1.2 BMT
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
54 mpg
Polo 1.6 TDI
66 mpg
54 mpg
Polo 1.2 BMT
54 mpg
city
42 mpg
76 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
651 mi
Range
537 mi
Polo 1.6 TDI
651 mi
537 mi
Polo 1.2 BMT
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).
98.5 kWh
Polo 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
98.5 kWh
Polo 1.2 BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo 1.2 BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
501 kg
Maximum Payload
478 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
280 L








952 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
952 L