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Volkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACT

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

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Volkswagen Polo VI

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017

1.5 TSI ACT

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2017-2019

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    216 km/h
    134 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,235 kg
    2,723 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    121 hp/t
    91 kW/t
    8.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    116 g/km
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    45/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,235kg2,723lb
1,320kg2,910lb
Gross weight
1,690kg3,726lb
1,810kg3,990lb
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
84.8s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
84.2s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
43.6s
Calculated
43.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
121hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
202Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
189Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
784km487mi
Calculated
926km575mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,053mm160in
4,258mm168in
Width
1,751mm69in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,461mm58in
1,492mm59in
Wheelbase
2,551mm100in
2,620mm103in
Front track
1,525mm60in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,509mm59in
1,521mm60in
Ground clearance
148mm6in
142mm6in
Trunk volume
351L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,125L
1,270L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
50L
CO2 emissions
116g/km
123g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACTPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACT: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI-1,500-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.5 TSI ACT-1,500-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
43.6 s
43.5 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
90 mph
144 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI
1,235 kg
2,723 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
1,320 kg
2,910 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 VI1.5 TSI
216 km/h
134 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
216 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI8.2 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.5 TSI ACT8.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACT: 0.1 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 VI1.5 TSI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI
784 km
487 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
926 km
575 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.2 s
216 km/h
134 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
150 hp
112 kW
8.3 s
216 km/h
134 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 VI1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
351 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,053 mm
159.6 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,258 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,492 mm
58.7 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 VI1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Volkswagen Polo VI 1.5 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
VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
8.2 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
8.3 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 VI1.5 TSI
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
8.3 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,235 kg
2,723 lb
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
Fuel consumption
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
351 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,053 mm
159.6 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,258 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,492 mm
58.7 in
Range score
784 km
487 mi
926 km
575 mi
CO2 score
116 g/km
123 g/km
Trunk score
351 L
12.4 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 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 VI 1.5 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACT
Consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.92 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.36 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used765 L202 US gal168 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,339 LC/year1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI

  • Is 85 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 7 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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