Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VIII 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 VIII

GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI

300 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024
VS

Volkswagen Polo VI

GTI R5 1.6

272 hp1614 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2018-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Volkswagen Polo VI GTI R5 1.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.1 s
  • Lightest
    1,230 kg
    2,712 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    221 hp/t
    165 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI Clubsport 2.0 TSIVolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6
Power
300hp224kW
272hp203kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,386kg3,056lb
1,230kg2,712lb
Gross weight
1,930kg4,255lb
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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
62.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
35.1s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
4.1s
0-200 km/h
18.4s
Calculated
22.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
3.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
216hp/t161kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
289Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
325Nm/t218lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
758km471mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,614cc98cu in
Length
4,295mm169in
4,067mm160in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,942mm76in
Height
1,465mm58in
1,372mm54in
Wheelbase
2,628mm103in
2,540mm100in
Front track
1,541mm61in
1,837mm72in
Rear track
1,515mm60in
1,837mm72in
Trunk volume
374L
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Max trunk volume
1,230L
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Doors
5
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 VIII GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Polo VI GTI R5 1.6PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII 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 VIIIGTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI-2,000-5,200 rpm5,450 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 VIIIGTI Clubsport 2.0 TSIVolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
3.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
4.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.4 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
2.4 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
8.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
175 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
300 hp
224 kW
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6
272 hp
203 kW

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI has 28 hp more than Volkswagen Polo VI GTI R5 1.6.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Polo VI GTI R5 1.6 and Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI: 28 hp (21 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
400 Nm
295 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 VIIIGTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
1,386 kg
3,056 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 VIIIGTI 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 VIIIGTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI5.6 s
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.64.1 s

Although Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI has more power, Volkswagen Polo VI GTI R5 1.6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Polo VI GTI R5 1.6 and Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI: 1.5 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 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 VIIIGTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
300 hp
224 kW
5.6 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 VIIIGTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
374 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,295 mm
169.1 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 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 VIIIGTI Clubsport 2.0 TSIVolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6
Power
300 hp
224 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 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
1,386 kg
3,056 lb
1,230 kg
2,712 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
374 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,295 mm
169.1 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Doors/seats5 doors
Trunk-
Length
4,067 mm
160.1 in
Height
1,372 mm
54.0 in
Range score
758 km
471 mi
-
Trunk score
374 L
13.2 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 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 VIII GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Polo VI GTI R5 1.6

  • Is 156 kg lighter
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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