Car comparison

Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) · Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8vsVolkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2

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

Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C)

RSI 3.2

224 hp3189 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2000-2001

Comparison overview

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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
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    570 km
    354 mi
  • Largest trunk
    270 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    63/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
Power
180hp134kW
224hp167kW
Torque
235Nm173lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,095kg2,414lb
1,515kg3,340lb
Gross weight
1,650kg3,638lb
1,815kg4,001lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
79.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
78.9s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
29.7s
Calculated
32.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
164hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
570km354mi
Calculated
525km326mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,781cc109cu in
3,189cc195cu in
Length
3,916mm154in
4,100mm161in
Width
1,650mm65in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,459mm57in
1,470mm58in
Wheelbase
2,466mm97in
2,515mm99in
Front track
1,434mm56in
1,555mm61in
Rear track
1,426mm56in
1,555mm61in
Trunk volume
270L
135L
Max trunk volume
1,030L
-
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
45L
63L

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 1.8Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2: 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
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.26,200 rpm3,000 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.7 s
32.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
153 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
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
224 hp
167 kW

Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2 has 44 hp more than Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8 and Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2: 44 hp (33 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
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
320 Nm
236 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
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
1,515 kg
3,340 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
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
225 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 IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.87.5 s
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.26.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2 and Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8: 0.8 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
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8 and Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2: 4.1 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
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
525 km
326 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
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
224 hp
167 kW
6.7 s
225 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 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
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
135 L
4.8 cu ft
Length
4,100 mm
161.4 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 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
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 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
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
6.7 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
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
Power
180 hp
134 kW
224 hp
167 kW
Torque
235 Nm
173 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,095 kg
2,414 lb
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 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
4 seats
Trunk
135 L
4.8 cu ft
Length
4,100 mm
161.4 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
Range score
570 km
354 mi
525 km
326 mi
Trunk score
270 L
9.5 cu ft
135 L
4.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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 1.8Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km21.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi33.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year3,150 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 420 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 4.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 45 km (28 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 135 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2

  • Has 44 hp more
  • Has 85 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

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

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