The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 19,000
€ 19,400
€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Polo 1.6 TDI and the Polo 1.2 TSI BMT are absolutely identical. Both are 156.3 inches long, 66.2 inches wide and 58.5 inches tall.
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
58.5
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
58.5 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
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
2599 lb
Curb Weight
2504 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb
Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.65 %
General
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
6R
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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
89 hp
104 hp
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Polo 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
29.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.08 lb/hp
Polo 1.6 TDI
29.2 lb/hp
24.08 lb/hp
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Polo 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
47 mpg
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
45 mpg
city
41 mpg
64 mpg
highway
52 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
651 mi
Range
559 mi
Polo 1.6 TDI
651 mi
559 mi
Polo 1.2 TSI 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).
94.8 kWh
Polo 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
94.8 kWh
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1023 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
