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Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) · Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8vsVolkswagen Polo VI 1.5 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 VI

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI

  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    784 km
    487 mi
  • Largest trunk
    351 L
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • 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
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI
Power
180hp134kW
150hp112kW
Torque
235Nm173lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,095kg2,414lb
1,235kg2,723lb
Gross weight
1,650kg3,638lb
1,690kg3,726lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
216 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
79.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
84.8s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
29.7s
Calculated
43.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
164hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
121hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
202Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
570km354mi
Calculated
784km487mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,781cc109cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
3,916mm154in
4,053mm160in
Width
1,650mm65in
1,751mm69in
Height
1,459mm57in
1,461mm58in
Wheelbase
2,466mm97in
2,551mm100in
Front track
1,434mm56in
1,525mm60in
Rear track
1,426mm56in
1,509mm59in
Ground clearance-
148mm6in
Trunk volume
270L
351L
Max trunk volume
1,030L
1,125L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
45L
40L
CO2 emissions-
116g/km

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 VI 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Polo VI 1.5 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 VI1.5 TSI-1,500-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.7 s
43.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
216 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
144 km/h
90 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 VI1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8 has 30 hp more than Volkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI and Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8: 30 hp (22 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 VI1.5 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 VI1.5 TSI
1,235 kg
2,723 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 VI1.5 TSI
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 IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.87.5 s
VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8 and Volkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI: 0.7 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 VI1.5 TSI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI and Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8: 2.8 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
VolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 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 VI1.5 TSI
784 km
487 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 VI1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.2 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 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 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

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 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

Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8 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 VI1.5 TSI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
8.2 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 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
235 Nm
173 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,095 kg
2,414 lb
1,235 kg
2,723 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 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
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
Range score
570 km
354 mi
784 km
487 mi
CO2 score
-
116 g/km
Trunk score
270 L
9.5 cu ft
351 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 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 IV (9N) Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8Volkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Is 140 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 19 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 43 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

Volkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI

  • Has 15 Nm more
  • Uses 2.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 215 km (133 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 81 L more trunk volume

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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