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Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) · Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8vsPeugeot 207 RC 1.6

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 207

RC 1.6

174 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2006-2009

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Peugeot 207 RC 1.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Highest torque
    240 Nm
    177 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    694 km
    432 mi
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

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

  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph Unrestricted
    225 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    180 hp
    134 kW
  • Lightest
    1,095 kg
    2,414 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    164 hp/t
    123 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    270 L
  • Best practicality score
    63/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8Peugeot207RC 1.6
Power
180hp134kW
174hp130kW
Torque
235Nm173lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,095kg2,414lb
1,250kg2,756lb
Gross weight
1,650kg3,638lb
1,600kg3,527lb
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
76.4s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
29.7s
Calculated
30.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
164hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
192Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
570km354mi
Calculated
694km432mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,781cc109cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
3,916mm154in
4,030mm159in
Width
1,650mm65in
1,720mm68in
Height
1,459mm57in
1,472mm58in
Wheelbase
2,466mm97in
2,540mm100in
Front track
1,434mm56in
1,475mm58in
Rear track
1,426mm56in
1,468mm58in
Trunk volume
270L
270L
Max trunk volume
1,030L
923L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
45L
50L
CO2 emissions-
171g/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 207 RC 1.6PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8: Power / Torque
  • Peugeot 207 RC 1.6: 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
Peugeot207RC 1.66,000 rpm1,600-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8Peugeot207RC 1.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.7 s
30.2 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
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
154 km/h
96 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
Peugeot207RC 1.6
174 hp
130 kW

Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8 has 6 hp more than Peugeot 207 RC 1.6.

The biggest power difference is between Peugeot 207 RC 1.6 and Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8: 6 hp (4 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
Peugeot207RC 1.6
240 Nm
177 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
Peugeot207RC 1.6
1,250 kg
2,756 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
Peugeot207RC 1.6
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
Peugeot207RC 1.67.1 s

Although Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8 has more power, Peugeot 207 RC 1.6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Peugeot 207 RC 1.6 and Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8: 0.4 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
Peugeot207RC 1.6
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Peugeot 207 RC 1.6 and Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8: 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
Peugeot207RC 1.6
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 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
Peugeot207RC 1.6
694 km
432 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
Peugeot207RC 1.6
174 hp
130 kW
7.1 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
Peugeot207RC 1.6
Power
174 hp
130 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,030 mm
158.7 in
Height
1,472 mm
58.0 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
Peugeot207RC 1.6
Power
174 hp
130 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Peugeot 207 RC 1.6 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
Peugeot207RC 1.6
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.1 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
Peugeot207RC 1.6
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8Peugeot207RC 1.6
Power
180 hp
134 kW
174 hp
130 kW
Torque
235 Nm
173 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.1 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
1,250 kg
2,756 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,030 mm
158.7 in
Height
1,472 mm
58.0 in
Range score
570 km
354 mi
694 km
432 mi
CO2 score
-
171 g/km
Trunk score
270 L
9.5 cu ft
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 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 207 RC 1.6
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 155 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Peugeot 207 RC 1.6

  • Has 5 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 125 km (78 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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