Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017 GTI 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Polo VI · Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017

GTI 2.0 TSI

230 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2017-2018
VS

Volkswagen Polo VI · Facelift 2021

GTI 2.0 TSI

207 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2021-present

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    248 km/h
    154 mph
  • Most powerful
    230 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    172 hp/t
    128 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    781 km
    485 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Volkswagen Polo VI Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,286 kg
    2,835 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
230hp172kW
207hp154kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,341kg2,956lb
1,286kg2,835lb
Gross weight
1,870kg4,123lb
1,800kg3,968lb
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
72.5s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
73.6s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
23.1s
Calculated
25.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
249Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
781km485mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,268mm168in
4,074mm160in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,751mm69in
Height
1,482mm58in
1,431mm56in
Wheelbase
2,626mm103in
2,549mm100in
Front track
1,550mm61in
1,513mm60in
Rear track
1,521mm60in
1,496mm59in
Ground clearance
133mm5in
-
Trunk volume
380L
351L
Max trunk volume
1,270L
1,125L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
40L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Polo VI Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Polo VI Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI4,700-6,200 rpm1,500-4,600 rpm6,450 rpm
VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI-1,500-4,500 rpm4,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.1 s
25.3 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
160 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
230 hp
172 kW
VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI
207 hp
154 kW

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI 2.0 TSI has 23 hp more than Volkswagen Polo VI Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Polo VI Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI 2.0 TSI: 23 hp (17 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
1,341 kg
2,956 lb
VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI
1,286 kg
2,835 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 (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
248 km/h
154 mph
VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI
240 km/h
149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI6.4 s
VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI6.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Polo VI Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSI: 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Polo VI Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI 2.0 TSI: 0.8 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 VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
781 km
485 mi
VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI
714 km
444 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
230 hp
172 kW
6.4 s
248 km/h
154 mph
VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI
207 hp
154 kW
6.5 s
240 km/h
149 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 (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 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
VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
207 hp
154 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
351 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,074 mm
160.4 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
207 hp
154 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI 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 VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.4 s
VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
6.5 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
207 hp
154 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.5 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,341 kg
2,956 lb
1,286 kg
2,835 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
351 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,074 mm
160.4 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
Range score
781 km
485 mi
714 km
444 mi
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
351 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 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 Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Polo VI Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSI
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year1,470 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Has 23 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 67 km (42 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 29 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
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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