Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Polo V (5-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR)

GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI

235 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2011-2012
VS

Volkswagen Polo V (5-DOOR)

GTI 1.4 TSI

180 hp1390 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbo + superchargedHatchback2010-2014

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    246 km/h
    153 mph
  • Most powerful
    235 hp
    175 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    175 hp/t
    130 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    350 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best practicality score
    67/100

Volkswagen Polo V (5-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,219 kg
    2,687 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    763 km
    474 mi
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSIVolkswagenPolo V (5-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
Power
235hp175kW
180hp134kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,345kg2,965lb
1,219kg2,687lb
Gross weight
1,910kg4,211lb
1,680kg3,704lb
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
73.0s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
73.3s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
23.9s
Calculated
29.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
175hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
688km427mi
Calculated
763km474mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,390cc85cu in
Length
4,213mm166in
3,976mm157in
Width
1,779mm70in
1,682mm66in
Height
1,469mm58in
1,452mm57in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,468mm97in
Front track
1,533mm60in
1,443mm57in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,437mm57in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
133mm5in
Trunk volume
350L
204L
Max trunk volume
1,305L
882L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
45L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Polo V (5-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Polo V (5-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI5,500 rpm2,200 rpm5,750 rpm
VolkswagenPolo V (5-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI6,200 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSIVolkswagenPolo V (5-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.9 s
29.5 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
235 hp
175 kW
VolkswagenPolo V (5-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
180 hp
134 kW

Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI has 55 hp more than Volkswagen Polo V (5-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Polo V (5-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI: 55 hp (41 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
VolkswagenPolo V (5-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
1,345 kg
2,965 lb
VolkswagenPolo V (5-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
1,219 kg
2,687 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 VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
246 km/h
153 mph
VolkswagenPolo V (5-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
229 km/h
142 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI6.6 s
VolkswagenPolo V (5-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Polo V (5-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenPolo V (5-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Polo V (5-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI: 2.1 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
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
VolkswagenPolo V (5-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
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
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
688 km
427 mi
VolkswagenPolo V (5-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
763 km
474 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
235 hp
175 kW
6.6 s
246 km/h
153 mph
VolkswagenPolo V (5-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
6.9 s
229 km/h
142 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 VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,213 mm
165.9 in
Height
1,469 mm
57.8 in
VolkswagenPolo V (5-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
204 L
7.2 cu ft
Length
3,976 mm
156.5 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 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
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenPolo V (5-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI 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
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
6.6 s
VolkswagenPolo V (5-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.9 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
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenPolo V (5-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSIVolkswagenPolo V (5-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
Power
235 hp
175 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
6.9 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,345 kg
2,965 lb
1,219 kg
2,687 lb
Fuel consumption
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,213 mm
165.9 in
Height
1,469 mm
57.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
204 L
7.2 cu ft
Length
3,976 mm
156.5 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
Range score
688 km
427 mi
763 km
474 mi
Trunk score
350 L
12.4 cu ft
204 L
7.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Polo V (5-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI
Consumption8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.00 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.53 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,100 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI

  • Has 55 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 146 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Polo V (5-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI

  • Is 126 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 75 km (47 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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