Car comparison

Volkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSIvsAlfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 2.0 JTDM

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR)

GTI 1.4 TSI

180 hp1390 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbo + superchargedHatchback2010-2014
VS

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940)

2.0 JTDM

170 hp1956 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2010-2014

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 2.0 JTDM

  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,277 km
    793 mi
  • Largest trunk
    350 L
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Volkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    229 km/h
    142 mph
  • Most powerful
    180 hp
    134 kW
  • Lightest
    1,194 kg
    2,632 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    151 hp/t
    112 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSIAlfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)2.0 JTDM
Power
180hp134kW
170hp127kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,194kg2,632lb
1,385kg3,053lb
Gross weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,825kg4,023lb
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
72.8s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
86.0s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
29.4s
Calculated
41.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
151hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
763km474mi
Calculated
1,277km793mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,390cc85cu in
1,956cc119cu in
Length
3,976mm157in
4,351mm171in
Width
1,682mm66in
1,798mm71in
Height
1,452mm57in
1,465mm58in
Wheelbase
2,468mm97in
2,634mm104in
Front track
1,443mm57in
1,554mm61in
Rear track
1,437mm57in
1,554mm61in
Ground clearance
133mm5in
-
Trunk volume
204L
350L
Max trunk volume
882L
-
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
45L
60L
CO2 emissions-
124g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSIAlfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 2.0 JTDMPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 2.0 JTDM: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI6,200 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm6,450 rpm
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)2.0 JTDM4,000 rpm1,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSIAlfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)2.0 JTDM
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.4 s
41.8 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
97 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)2.0 JTDM
170 hp
127 kW

Volkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI has 10 hp more than Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 2.0 JTDM.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 2.0 JTDM and Volkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)2.0 JTDM
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
1,194 kg
2,632 lb
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)2.0 JTDM
1,385 kg
3,053 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
229 km/h
142 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)2.0 JTDM
218 km/h
135 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI6.9 s
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)2.0 JTDM8.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI and Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 2.0 JTDM: 1.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)2.0 JTDM
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 2.0 JTDM and Volkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI: 1.2 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)2.0 JTDM
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
763 km
474 mi
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)2.0 JTDM
1,277 km
793 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
6.9 s
229 km/h
142 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)2.0 JTDM
170 hp
127 kW
8.0 s
218 km/h
135 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
204 L
7.2 cu ft
Length
3,976 mm
156.5 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)2.0 JTDM
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,351 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)2.0 JTDM
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Volkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.9 s
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)2.0 JTDM
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
8.0 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)2.0 JTDM
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSIAlfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)2.0 JTDM
Power
180 hp
134 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
8.0 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,194 kg
2,632 lb
1,385 kg
3,053 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
204 L
7.2 cu ft
Length
3,976 mm
156.5 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,351 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Range score
763 km
474 mi
1,277 km
793 mi
CO2 score
-
124 g/km
Trunk score
204 L
7.2 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSIAlfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 2.0 JTDM
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 191 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 28 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 2.0 JTDM

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 514 km (319 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 146 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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