Car comparison

Volkswagen Polo V (5-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSIvsAlfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 TB MultiAir

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

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Volkswagen Polo V (5-DOOR)

GTI 1.4 TSI

180 hp1390 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbo + superchargedHatchback2010-2014
VS

Alfa Romeo MiTo

1.4 TB MultiAir

170 hp1368 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2009-2013

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Volkswagen Polo V (5-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
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    763 km
    474 mi
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    67/100

Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 TB MultiAir

  • Lightest
    1,145 kg
    2,524 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    148 hp/t
    111 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    270 L

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPolo V (5-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSIAlfa RomeoMiTo1.4 TB MultiAir
Power
180hp134kW
170hp127kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,219kg2,687lb
1,145kg2,524lb
Gross weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,705kg3,759lb
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
219 km/h
136 mph
To 99% top speed
73.3s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
74.4s99% target: 217 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
29.5s
Calculated
36.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t111kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
763km474mi
Calculated
750km466mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,390cc85cu in
1,368cc83cu in
Length
3,976mm157in
4,063mm160in
Width
1,682mm66in
1,720mm68in
Height
1,452mm57in
1,446mm57in
Wheelbase
2,468mm97in
2,511mm99in
Front track
1,443mm57in
1,483mm58in
Rear track
1,437mm57in
1,475mm58in
Ground clearance
133mm5in
-
Trunk volume
204L
270L
Max trunk volume
882L
950L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
45L
45L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Polo V (5-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSIAlfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 TB MultiAirPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Polo V (5-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 TB MultiAir: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPolo V (5-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI6,200 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm6,450 rpm
Alfa RomeoMiTo1.4 TB MultiAir5,500 rpm2,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPolo V (5-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSIAlfa RomeoMiTo1.4 TB MultiAir
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.5 s
36.3 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
219 km/h
136 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo V (5-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
Alfa RomeoMiTo1.4 TB MultiAir
170 hp
127 kW

Volkswagen Polo V (5-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI has 10 hp more than Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 TB MultiAir.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 TB MultiAir and Volkswagen Polo V (5-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 (5-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Alfa RomeoMiTo1.4 TB MultiAir
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo V (5-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
1,219 kg
2,687 lb
Alfa RomeoMiTo1.4 TB MultiAir
1,145 kg
2,524 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 (5-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
229 km/h
142 mph
Alfa RomeoMiTo1.4 TB MultiAir
219 km/h
136 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo V (5-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI6.9 s
Alfa RomeoMiTo1.4 TB MultiAir7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Polo V (5-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI and Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 TB MultiAir: 0.6 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 (5-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoMiTo1.4 TB MultiAir
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo V (5-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoMiTo1.4 TB MultiAir
148 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo V (5-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
763 km
474 mi
Alfa RomeoMiTo1.4 TB MultiAir
750 km
466 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPolo V (5-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
6.9 s
229 km/h
142 mph
Alfa RomeoMiTo1.4 TB MultiAir
170 hp
127 kW
7.5 s
219 km/h
136 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 (5-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
5 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 RomeoMiTo1.4 TB MultiAir
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,063 mm
160.0 in
Height
1,446 mm
56.9 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 (5-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 RomeoMiTo1.4 TB MultiAir
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Volkswagen Polo V (5-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 (5-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.9 s
Alfa RomeoMiTo1.4 TB MultiAir
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
7.5 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 (5-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoMiTo1.4 TB MultiAir
148 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPolo V (5-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSIAlfa RomeoMiTo1.4 TB MultiAir
Power
180 hp
134 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.5 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
219 km/h
136 mph
Lightness
1,219 kg
2,687 lb
1,145 kg
2,524 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 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
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,063 mm
160.0 in
Height
1,446 mm
56.9 in
Range score
763 km
474 mi
750 km
466 mi
Trunk score
204 L
7.2 cu ft
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
148 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Polo V (5-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSIAlfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 TB MultiAir
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Polo V (5-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 13 km (8 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 TB MultiAir

  • Is 74 kg lighter
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 66 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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