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Volkswagen Polo V · Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSIvsMini Paceman (R61) JCW 1.6

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

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Volkswagen Polo V · Facelift 2014

GTI 1.8 TSI

192 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2014-2017
VS

Mini Paceman (R61)

JCW 1.6

218 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    236 km/h
    147 mph
  • Lightest
    1,205 kg
    2,657 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    159 hp/t
    119 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    129 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    804 km
    499 mi
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    61/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSIMiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
Power
192hp143kW
218hp163kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,205kg2,657lb
1,420kg3,131lb
Gross weight
1,710kg3,770lb
1,890kg4,167lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
72.5s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
78.2s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
26.5s
Calculated
32.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
159hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t114kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
207Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
804km499mi
Calculated
627km389mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
3,983mm157in
4,124mm162in
Width
1,682mm66in
1,786mm70in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,518mm60in
Wheelbase
2,468mm97in
2,596mm102in
Front track
1,443mm57in
1,527mm60in
Rear track
1,437mm57in
1,554mm61in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
128mm5in
Trunk volume
204L
330L
Max trunk volume
882L
1,080L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
45L
47L
CO2 emissions
129g/km
175g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSIMini Paceman (R61) JCW 1.6PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Mini Paceman (R61) JCW 1.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI5,400-6,200 rpm1,300-5,400 rpm6,450 rpm
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.66,000 rpm2,100-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSIMiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.5 s
32.0 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
192 hp
143 kW
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
218 hp
163 kW

Mini Paceman (R61) JCW 1.6 has 26 hp more than Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI and Mini Paceman (R61) JCW 1.6: 26 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
1,205 kg
2,657 lb
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
1,420 kg
3,131 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 VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
236 km/h
147 mph
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
226 km/h
140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI6.7 s
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.66.8 s

Although Mini Paceman (R61) JCW 1.6 has more power, Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI and Mini Paceman (R61) JCW 1.6: 0.1 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 VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI and Mini Paceman (R61) JCW 1.6: 1.9 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 VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
154 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
804 km
499 mi
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
627 km
389 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
192 hp
143 kW
6.7 s
236 km/h
147 mph
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
218 hp
163 kW
6.8 s
226 km/h
140 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 VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
204 L
7.2 cu ft
Length
3,983 mm
156.8 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,124 mm
162.4 in
Height
1,518 mm
59.8 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 VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 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 VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
6.7 s
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
6.8 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 VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
154 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSIMiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
Power
192 hp
143 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
6.8 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,205 kg
2,657 lb
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
Fuel consumption
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
204 L
7.2 cu ft
Length
3,983 mm
156.8 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,124 mm
162.4 in
Height
1,518 mm
59.8 in
Range score
804 km
499 mi
627 km
389 mi
CO2 score
129 g/km
175 g/km
Trunk score
204 L
7.2 cu ft
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
154 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSIMini Paceman (R61) JCW 1.6
Consumption5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.80 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.77 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used840 L222 US gal185 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,470 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI

  • Is 215 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 177 km (110 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 46 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Mini Paceman (R61) JCW 1.6

  • Has 26 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 126 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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