Car comparison

Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) · Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8vsSeat Toledo III (5P) 2.0 TDI

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

Seat Toledo III (5P)

2.0 TDI

170 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2005-2009

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Seat Toledo III (5P) 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    887 km
    551 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

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
  • Lightest
    1,095 kg
    2,414 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    164 hp/t
    123 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8SeatToledo III (5P)2.0 TDI
Power
180hp134kW
170hp127kW
Torque
235Nm173lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,095kg2,414lb
1,454kg3,206lb
Gross weight
1,650kg3,638lb
2,054kg4,528lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
211 km/h
131 mph
To 99% top speed
79.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
90.8s99% target: 209 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
29.7s
Calculated
53.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
164hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
570km354mi
Calculated
887km551mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,781cc109cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
3,916mm154in
4,458mm176in
Width
1,650mm65in
1,768mm70in
Height
1,459mm57in
1,568mm62in
Wheelbase
2,466mm97in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,434mm56in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,426mm56in
1,523mm60in
Trunk volume
270L
500L
Max trunk volume
1,030L
-
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
45L
55L

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 1.8Seat Toledo III (5P) 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8: Power / Torque
  • Seat Toledo III (5P) 2.0 TDI: 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
SeatToledo III (5P)2.0 TDI4,200 rpm1,800 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8SeatToledo III (5P)2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.7 s
53.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
211 km/h
131 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
140 km/h
87 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
SeatToledo III (5P)2.0 TDI
170 hp
127 kW

Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8 has 10 hp more than Seat Toledo III (5P) 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Toledo III (5P) 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8: 10 hp (7 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
SeatToledo III (5P)2.0 TDI
350 Nm
258 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
SeatToledo III (5P)2.0 TDI
1,454 kg
3,206 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
SeatToledo III (5P)2.0 TDI
211 km/h
131 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
SeatToledo III (5P)2.0 TDI8.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8 and Seat Toledo III (5P) 2.0 TDI: 1.1 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 IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
SeatToledo III (5P)2.0 TDI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Toledo III (5P) 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8: 1.7 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
SeatToledo III (5P)2.0 TDI
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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
SeatToledo III (5P)2.0 TDI
887 km
551 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
SeatToledo III (5P)2.0 TDI
170 hp
127 kW
8.6 s
211 km/h
131 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
SeatToledo III (5P)2.0 TDI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,458 mm
175.5 in
Height
1,568 mm
61.7 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
SeatToledo III (5P)2.0 TDI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
SeatToledo III (5P)2.0 TDI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
8.6 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
SeatToledo III (5P)2.0 TDI
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8SeatToledo III (5P)2.0 TDI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
235 Nm
173 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
8.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
211 km/h
131 mph
Lightness
1,095 kg
2,414 lb
1,454 kg
3,206 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,458 mm
175.5 in
Height
1,568 mm
61.7 in
Range score
570 km
354 mi
887 km
551 mi
Trunk score
270 L
9.5 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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 IV (9N) Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8Seat Toledo III (5P) 2.0 TDI
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 359 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 24 km/h (15 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 47 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Seat Toledo III (5P) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 115 Nm more
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 317 km (197 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 230 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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