The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI (14 - 17) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 14)
€ 22,500

€ 17,700

€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,700
ⓘ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 GTI is 0.5 inches longer and 0.6 inches lower.
Polo GTI
Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
57.1
66.2
74.8
57.7
66.2
74.8
66.2 in
Width
66.2 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.1 in
Height
57.7 in
97.2
156.8
97.2
156.3
156.8 in
Length
156.3 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Polo GTI
Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
2804 lb
Curb Weight
2535 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3505 lb

Weight Difference:
269 lb
9.59 %

General
Polo GTI
Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
6R
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Polo GTI
Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
*DAJ*
Engine Code
*CFW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 4200 rpm
Polo GTI
189 hp
74 hp
Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Polo GTI
236 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Performance
Polo GTI
Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
147 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Polo GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
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14.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.26 lb/hp
Polo GTI
14.84 lb/hp
34.26 lb/hp
Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo GTI
Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Polo GTI
39 mpg
69 mpg
Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
31 mpg
city
57 mpg
46 mpg
highway
78 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
466 mi
Range
823 mi
Polo GTI
466 mi
823 mi
Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
70 kWh
Polo GTI
113.6 kWh
70 kWh
Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo GTI
Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
966 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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