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Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) · Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8vsPeugeot 206 · Facelift 2003 2.0 RC

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

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Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) · Facelift 2005

GTI Cup 1.8

180 hp1781 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2005-2009
VS

Peugeot 206 · Facelift 2003

2.0 RC

177 hp1997 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2003-2007

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph Unrestricted
    225 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    180 hp
    134 kW
  • Highest torque
    235 Nm
    173 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,095 kg
    2,414 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    164 hp/t
    123 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.9 L/100 km
    21.6 mpg US
    25.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    270 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    63/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
Power
180hp134kW
177hp132kW
Torque
235Nm173lb-ft
202Nm149lb-ft
Curb weight
1,095kg2,414lb
1,100kg2,425lb
Gross weight
1,650kg3,638lb
1,560kg3,439lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
79.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
77.9s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
29.7s
Calculated
31.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
164hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
184Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
570km354mi
Calculated
581km361mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,781cc109cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
3,916mm154in
3,835mm151in
Width
1,650mm65in
1,673mm66in
Height
1,459mm57in
1,425mm56in
Wheelbase
2,466mm97in
2,442mm96in
Front track
1,434mm56in
1,437mm57in
Rear track
1,426mm56in
1,425mm56in
Trunk volume
270L
210L
Max trunk volume
1,030L
992L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
45L
50L
CO2 emissions-
204g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8Peugeot 206 Facelift 2003 2.0 RCPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8: Power / Torque
  • Peugeot 206 Facelift 2003 2.0 RC: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.85,500 rpm1,950 rpm5,750 rpm
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC7,000 rpm4,750 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.7 s
31.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
180 hp
134 kW
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
177 hp
132 kW

Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8 has 3 hp more than Peugeot 206 Facelift 2003 2.0 RC.

The biggest power difference is between Peugeot 206 Facelift 2003 2.0 RC and Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
235 Nm
173 lb-ft
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
202 Nm
149 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
1,095 kg
2,414 lb
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
1,100 kg
2,425 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 IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.87.5 s
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC7.5 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 IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8 and Peugeot 206 Facelift 2003 2.0 RC: 0.7 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 IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
570 km
354 mi
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
581 km
361 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
180 hp
134 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
177 hp
132 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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 IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
3,916 mm
154.2 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
3,835 mm
151.0 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 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 IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8 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 IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
7.5 s
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 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 IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
Power
180 hp
134 kW
177 hp
132 kW
Torque
235 Nm
173 lb-ft
202 Nm
149 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Lightness
1,095 kg
2,414 lb
1,100 kg
2,425 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
3,916 mm
154.2 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
3,835 mm
151.0 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Range score
570 km
354 mi
581 km
361 mi
CO2 score
-
204 g/km
Trunk score
270 L
9.5 cu ft
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 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 IV (9N) Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8Peugeot 206 Facelift 2003 2.0 RC
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km15.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi24.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year2,258 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Has 33 Nm more
  • Is 5 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Peugeot 206 Facelift 2003 2.0 RC

  • Has 12 km (7 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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