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Volkswagen Polo V · Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSIvsOpel Astra K 1.6 EcoTec

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

Opel Astra K

1.6 EcoTec

200 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2015-2018

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

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 performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Opel Astra K 1.6 EcoTec

  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    370 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSIOpelAstra K1.6 EcoTec
Power
192hp143kW
200hp149kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,205kg2,657lb
1,275kg2,811lb
Gross weight
1,710kg3,770lb
1,890kg4,167lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
72.5s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
78.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
26.5s
Calculated
28.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
159hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
207Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
804km499mi
Calculated
787km489mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
3,983mm157in
4,370mm172in
Width
1,682mm66in
1,809mm71in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,485mm58in
Wheelbase
2,468mm97in
2,662mm105in
Front track
1,443mm57in
1,548mm61in
Rear track
1,437mm57in
1,565mm62in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
-
Trunk volume
204L
370L
Max trunk volume
882L
1,210L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
45L
48L
CO2 emissions
129g/km
141g/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 TSIOpel Astra K 1.6 EcoTecPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Opel Astra K 1.6 EcoTec: 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
OpelAstra K1.6 EcoTec4,700-5,500 rpm1,700-4,700 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSIOpelAstra K1.6 EcoTec
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.5 s
28.7 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
155 km/h
96 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
OpelAstra K1.6 EcoTec
200 hp
149 kW

Opel Astra K 1.6 EcoTec has 8 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 Opel Astra K 1.6 EcoTec: 8 hp (6 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
OpelAstra K1.6 EcoTec
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
OpelAstra K1.6 EcoTec
1,275 kg
2,811 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
OpelAstra K1.6 EcoTec
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 VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI6.7 s
OpelAstra K1.6 EcoTec7.0 s

Although Opel Astra K 1.6 EcoTec 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 Opel Astra K 1.6 EcoTec: 0.3 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
OpelAstra K1.6 EcoTec
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI and Opel Astra K 1.6 EcoTec: 0.5 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
OpelAstra K1.6 EcoTec
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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
OpelAstra K1.6 EcoTec
787 km
489 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
OpelAstra K1.6 EcoTec
200 hp
149 kW
7.0 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 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
OpelAstra K1.6 EcoTec
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,370 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,485 mm
58.5 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
OpelAstra K1.6 EcoTec
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 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
OpelAstra K1.6 EcoTec
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
7.0 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 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
OpelAstra K1.6 EcoTec
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSIOpelAstra K1.6 EcoTec
Power
192 hp
143 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
7.0 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,205 kg
2,657 lb
1,275 kg
2,811 lb
Fuel consumption
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,370 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,485 mm
58.5 in
Range score
804 km
499 mi
787 km
489 mi
CO2 score
129 g/km
141 g/km
Trunk score
204 L
7.2 cu ft
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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 Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSIOpel Astra K 1.6 EcoTec
Consumption5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.80 LC100 km10.67 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.77 LC100 mi17.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used840 L222 US gal185 UK gal915 L242 US gal201 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,470 LC/year1,601 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI

  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 17 km (10 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 12 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

Opel Astra K 1.6 EcoTec

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 166 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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