2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI vs. 2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion

To start off, both 2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI and 2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI and 2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion are equipped with a 1,200 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI (104 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion. (74 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion weights approximately 62 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI. (175 Nm @ 1550 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI 2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion
Make Volkswagen Volkswagen
Model Polo Polo
Year Released 2011 2011
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1200 cc 1200 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 104 HP 74 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 175 Nm 180 Nm
Torque RPM 1550 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Top Speed 190 km/hour 172 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 9.7 seconds 13.9 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1088 kg 1150 kg
Vehicle Length 3970 mm 3970 mm
Vehicle Width 1682 mm 1682 mm
Vehicle Height 1462 mm 1462 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2470 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 4.5 L/100km 3.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 6.8 L/100km 4.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.3 L/100km 3.5 L/100km


 

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