Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Polo VI GTI R5 1.6

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

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Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR)

GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI

265 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2016-2016
VS

Volkswagen Polo VI

GTI R5 1.6

272 hp1614 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2018-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Polo VI GTI R5 1.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.1 s
  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,230 kg
    2,712 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    221 hp/t
    165 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSIVolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6
Power
265hp198kW
272hp203kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,300kg2,866lb
1,230kg2,712lb
Gross weight
1,850kg4,079lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
71.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
35.1s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
4.1s
0-200 km/h
20.8s
Calculated
22.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
3.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
204hp/t152kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
325Nm/t218lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,614cc98cu in
Length
4,268mm168in
4,067mm160in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,942mm76in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,372mm54in
Wheelbase
2,631mm104in
2,540mm100in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,837mm72in
Rear track
1,516mm60in
1,837mm72in
Ground clearance
133mm5in
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Trunk volume
380L
-
Max trunk volume
1,270L
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Doors
3
5
Seats
5
-
Fuel tank
50L
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Polo VI GTI R5 1.6PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Polo VI GTI R5 1.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI5,350-6,600 rpm1,700-5,300 rpm6,850 rpm
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.65,500 rpm4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSIVolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
3.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
4.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.8 s
22.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
8.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
104 mph
175 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
265 hp
198 kW
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6
272 hp
203 kW

Volkswagen Polo VI GTI R5 1.6 has 7 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Polo VI GTI R5 1.6: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
1,300 kg
2,866 lb
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6
1,230 kg
2,712 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 VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI6.3 s
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.64.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Polo VI GTI R5 1.6 and Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI: 2.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
265 hp
198 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6
272 hp
203 kW
4.1 s
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 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 VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Doors/seats5 doors
Trunk-
Length
4,067 mm
160.1 in
Height
1,372 mm
54.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSIVolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6
Power
265 hp
198 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Lightness
1,300 kg
2,866 lb
1,230 kg
2,712 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Doors/seats5 doors
Trunk-
Length
4,067 mm
160.1 in
Height
1,372 mm
54.0 in
Range score
714 km
444 mi
-
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 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 Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Polo VI GTI R5 1.6

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Is 2.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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