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Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6vsVolkswagen Polo IV (9N) · Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8

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

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Volkswagen Golf IV

2.8 VR6

204 hp2792 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback1999-2003
VS

Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) · Facelift 2005

GTI Cup 1.8

180 hp1781 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2005-2009

Comparison overview

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

  • Lightest
    1,095 kg
    2,414 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    164 hp/t
    123 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • 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 economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    69/100

Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    270 Nm
    199 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6VolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
Power
204hp152kW
180hp134kW
Torque
270Nm199lb-ft
235Nm173lb-ft
Curb weight
1,400kg3,086lb
1,095kg2,414lb
Gross weight
1,910kg4,211lb
1,650kg3,638lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
76.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
79.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
28.3s
Calculated
29.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
164hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
570km354mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,792cc170cu in
1,781cc109cu in
Length
4,149mm163in
3,916mm154in
Width
1,735mm68in
1,650mm65in
Height
1,439mm57in
1,459mm57in
Wheelbase
2,518mm99in
2,466mm97in
Front track
1,513mm60in
1,434mm56in
Rear track
1,487mm59in
1,426mm56in
Trunk volume
245L
270L
Max trunk volume
1,185L
1,030L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
45L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR66,200 rpm3,200 rpm6,450 rpm
VolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.85,500 rpm1,950 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6VolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.3 s
29.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
204 hp
152 kW
VolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
180 hp
134 kW

Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6 has 24 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 Golf IV 2.8 VR6: 24 hp (18 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
VolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
235 Nm
173 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
VolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
1,095 kg
2,414 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
235 km/h
146 mph
VolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR67.1 s
VolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.87.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6 and Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8: 0.4 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
VolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
204 hp
152 kW
7.1 s
235 km/h
146 mph
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

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
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
245 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
4,149 mm
163.3 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in
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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
3,916 mm
154.2 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6VolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
Power
204 hp
152 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
235 Nm
173 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
1,095 kg
2,414 lb
Fuel consumption
-
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
245 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
4,149 mm
163.3 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
3,916 mm
154.2 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
Range score
-
570 km
354 mi
Trunk score
245 L
8.7 cu ft
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 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 1.8
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6

  • Has 24 hp more
  • Has 35 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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