The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 10)
€ 19,000

€ 17,400

€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,400
ⓘ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 1.4 BiFuel are absolutely identical. Both are 156.3 inches long, 66.2 inches wide and 58.5 inches tall.
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo 1.4 BiFuel
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 1.4 BiFuel
2599 lb
Curb Weight
2509 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3483 lb

Weight Difference:
90 lb
3.46 %

General
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo 1.4 BiFuel
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo 1.4 BiFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CMA*
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
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
Polo 1.6 TDI
89 hp
85 hp
Polo 1.4 BiFuel
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Polo 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
Polo 1.4 BiFuel
Performance
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo 1.4 BiFuel
112 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

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

Polo 1.4 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
29.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.52 lb/hp
Polo 1.6 TDI
29.2 lb/hp
29.52 lb/hp
Polo 1.4 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo 1.4 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Polo 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
39 mpg
Polo 1.4 BiFuel
45 mpg
city
28 mpg
64 mpg
highway
48 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
651 mi
Range
459 mi
Polo 1.6 TDI
651 mi
459 mi
Polo 1.4 BiFuel
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).
115.6 kWh
Polo 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
115.6 kWh
Polo 1.4 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo 1.4 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
974 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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