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Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Polo IV (9N) · Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8

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

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Volkswagen Polo VI

GTI 2.0 TSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020
VS

Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) · Facelift 2005

GTI Cup 1.8

180 hp1781 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2005-2009

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    238 km/h
    148 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    645 km
    401 mi
  • Largest trunk
    305 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
Power
200hp149kW
180hp134kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
235Nm173lb-ft
Curb weight
1,280kg2,822lb
1,095kg2,414lb
Gross weight
1,780kg3,924lb
1,650kg3,638lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
75.7s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
79.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
26.6s
Calculated
29.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
156hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
164hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
645km401mi
Calculated
570km354mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,781cc109cu in
Length
4,067mm160in
3,916mm154in
Width
1,751mm69in
1,650mm65in
Height
1,438mm57in
1,459mm57in
Wheelbase
2,549mm100in
2,466mm97in
Front track
1,522mm60in
1,434mm56in
Rear track
1,496mm59in
1,426mm56in
Ground clearance
143mm6in
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Trunk volume
305L
270L
Max trunk volume
1,079L
1,030L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
45L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Polo IV (9N) Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI4,900-6,000 rpm1,500-4,350 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.85,500 rpm1,950 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
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
29.7 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
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
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
VolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
180 hp
134 kW

Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI has 20 hp more than Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8 and Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
235 Nm
173 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
1,280 kg
2,822 lb
VolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
1,095 kg
2,414 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 VIGTI 2.0 TSI
238 km/h
148 mph
VolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI6.7 s
VolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.87.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8: 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 VIGTI 2.0 TSI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8: 1.7 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 VIGTI 2.0 TSI
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
VolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
645 km
401 mi
VolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
570 km
354 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
6.7 s
238 km/h
148 mph
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

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 VIGTI 2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
305 L
10.8 cu ft
Length
4,067 mm
160.1 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
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

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 VIGTI 2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
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

Volkswagen Polo VI 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
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.7 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

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 VIGTI 2.0 TSI
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
Power
200 hp
149 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
235 Nm
173 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
7.5 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,280 kg
2,822 lb
1,095 kg
2,414 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
305 L
10.8 cu ft
Length
4,067 mm
160.1 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
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
Range score
645 km
401 mi
570 km
354 mi
Trunk score
305 L
10.8 cu ft
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 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 VI GTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Polo IV (9N) Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 85 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 76 km (47 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 35 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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