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Volkswagen Polo V · Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI

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

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Volkswagen Polo V · Facelift 2014

GTI 1.8 TSI

192 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2014-2017
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017

GTD 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2017-2019

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    125 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,064 km
    661 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    236 km/h
    147 mph
  • Most powerful
    192 hp
    143 kW
  • Lightest
    1,197 kg
    2,639 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    160 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    55/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
192hp143kW
184hp137kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,197kg2,639lb
1,320kg2,910lb
Gross weight
1,710kg3,770lb
1,890kg4,167lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
72.8s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
80.5s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
26.6s
Calculated
31.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
160hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
267Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
750km466mi
Calculated
1,064km661mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
3,983mm157in
4,268mm168in
Width
1,682mm66in
1,790mm70in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,482mm58in
Wheelbase
2,468mm97in
2,626mm103in
Front track
1,443mm57in
1,550mm61in
Rear track
1,437mm57in
1,521mm60in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
133mm5in
Trunk volume
204L
380L
Max trunk volume
882L
1,270L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
45L
50L
CO2 emissions
139g/km
125g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI4,200-6,200 rpm1,400-4,200 rpm6,450 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.6 s
31.4 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
192 hp
143 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW

Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI has 8 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI: 8 hp (6 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
1,197 kg
2,639 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
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 VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
236 km/h
147 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
231 km/h
144 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI6.7 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI: 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 VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI: 1.3 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 VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
160 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
750 km
466 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
1,064 km
661 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
192 hp
143 kW
6.7 s
236 km/h
147 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.5 s
231 km/h
144 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 VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
204 L
7.2 cu ft
Length
3,983 mm
156.8 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 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 VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 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 VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.7 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
7.5 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 VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
160 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
192 hp
143 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
7.5 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,197 kg
2,639 lb
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
204 L
7.2 cu ft
Length
3,983 mm
156.8 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 in
Range score
750 km
466 mi
1,064 km
661 mi
CO2 score
139 g/km
125 g/km
Trunk score
204 L
7.2 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
160 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 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 V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Is 123 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 314 km (195 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 176 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 14 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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