Car comparison

Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) · Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8vsVolkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) · Facelift 2005

GTI Cup 1.8

180 hp1781 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2005-2009
VS

Volkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR)

GTI 1.4 TSI

180 hp1390 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbo + superchargedHatchback2010-2014

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    763 km
    474 mi
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8

  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph Unrestricted
    225 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    180 hp
    134 kW
  • Lightest
    1,095 kg
    2,414 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    164 hp/t
    123 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    270 L
  • Best practicality score
    63/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
Power
180hp134kW
180hp134kW
Torque
235Nm173lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,095kg2,414lb
1,194kg2,632lb
Gross weight
1,650kg3,638lb
1,680kg3,704lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
79.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
72.8s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
29.7s
Calculated
29.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
164hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
151hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
570km354mi
Calculated
763km474mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,781cc109cu in
1,390cc85cu in
Length
3,916mm154in
3,976mm157in
Width
1,650mm65in
1,682mm66in
Height
1,459mm57in
1,452mm57in
Wheelbase
2,466mm97in
2,468mm97in
Front track
1,434mm56in
1,443mm57in
Rear track
1,426mm56in
1,437mm57in
Ground clearance-
133mm5in
Trunk volume
270L
204L
Max trunk volume
1,030L
882L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
45L
45L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8Volkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.85,500 rpm1,950 rpm5,750 rpm
VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI6,200 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.7 s
29.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
229 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
155 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
180 hp
134 kW
VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
180 hp
134 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
235 Nm
173 lb-ft
VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
1,095 kg
2,414 lb
VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
1,194 kg
2,632 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 IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
229 km/h
142 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.87.5 s
VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI and Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8: 0.6 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 IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI and Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8: 2.0 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 IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
570 km
354 mi
VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
763 km
474 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
180 hp
134 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
6.9 s
229 km/h
142 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 IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
3,916 mm
154.2 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
204 L
7.2 cu ft
Length
3,976 mm
156.5 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 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 IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Volkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 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 IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
7.5 s
VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.9 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 IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
235 Nm
173 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,095 kg
2,414 lb
1,194 kg
2,632 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
3,916 mm
154.2 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
204 L
7.2 cu ft
Length
3,976 mm
156.5 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
Range score
570 km
354 mi
763 km
474 mi
Trunk score
270 L
9.5 cu ft
204 L
7.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 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 IV (9N) Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8Volkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8

  • Is 99 kg lighter
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 66 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Volkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI

  • Has 15 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 193 km (120 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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