Car comparison

Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSIvsDS 4 1.6 THP

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

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Volkswagen Polo VI

GTI 2.0 TSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2017-2018
VS

DS 4

1.6 THP

210 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2015-2018

Comparison overview

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

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Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    237 km/h
    147 mph
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,280 kg
    2,822 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    156 hp/t
    117 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

DS 4 1.6 THP

  • Most powerful
    210 hp
    157 kW
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,017 km
    632 mi
  • Largest trunk
    359 L
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSIDS41.6 THP
Power
200hp149kW
210hp157kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
285Nm210lb-ft
Curb weight
1,280kg2,822lb
1,387kg3,058lb
Gross weight
1,780kg3,924lb
1,845kg4,068lb
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
75.2s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
96.9s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
26.8s
Calculated
35.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
156hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
151hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
678km421mi
Calculated
1,017km632mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,067mm160in
4,284mm169in
Width
1,751mm69in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,438mm57in
1,502mm59in
Wheelbase
2,549mm100in
2,612mm103in
Front track
1,522mm60in
1,532mm60in
Rear track
1,496mm59in
1,527mm60in
Ground clearance
143mm6in
-
Trunk volume
305L
359L
Max trunk volume
1,079L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
60L
CO2 emissions-
138g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSIDS 4 1.6 THPPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • DS 4 1.6 THP: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI4,390-6,000 rpm1,500-4,350 rpm6,250 rpm
DS41.6 THP6,000 rpm1,750 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSIDS41.6 THP
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.8 s
35.0 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
DS41.6 THP
210 hp
157 kW

DS 4 1.6 THP has 10 hp more than Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI and DS 4 1.6 THP: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
DS41.6 THP
285 Nm
210 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
1,280 kg
2,822 lb
DS41.6 THP
1,387 kg
3,058 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 VIGTI 2.0 TSI
237 km/h
147 mph
DS41.6 THP
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI6.7 s
DS41.6 THP8.4 s

Although DS 4 1.6 THP has more power, Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI and DS 4 1.6 THP: 1.7 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 VIGTI 2.0 TSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
DS41.6 THP
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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 VIGTI 2.0 TSI
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
DS41.6 THP
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
678 km
421 mi
DS41.6 THP
1,017 km
632 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
6.7 s
237 km/h
147 mph
DS41.6 THP
210 hp
157 kW
8.4 s
235 km/h
146 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 VIGTI 2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
305 L
10.8 cu ft
Length
4,067 mm
160.1 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
DS41.6 THP
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
359 L
12.7 cu ft
Length
4,284 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,502 mm
59.1 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 VIGTI 2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
DS41.6 THP
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 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 VIGTI 2.0 TSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.7 s
DS41.6 THP
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
8.4 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 VIGTI 2.0 TSI
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
DS41.6 THP
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSIDS41.6 THP
Power
200 hp
149 kW
210 hp
157 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
285 Nm
210 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
8.4 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,280 kg
2,822 lb
1,387 kg
3,058 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
305 L
10.8 cu ft
Length
4,067 mm
160.1 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
359 L
12.7 cu ft
Length
4,284 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,502 mm
59.1 in
Range score
678 km
421 mi
1,017 km
632 mi
CO2 score
-
138 g/km
Trunk score
305 L
10.8 cu ft
359 L
12.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 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 VI GTI 2.0 TSIDS 4 1.6 THP
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Has 35 Nm more
  • Is 107 kg lighter
  • Is 1.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

DS 4 1.6 THP

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 339 km (211 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 54 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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