Car comparison

Volkswagen Polo VI · Facelift 2021 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 · Facelift 2021

GTI 2.0 TSI

207 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2021-present
VS

Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) · Facelift 2005

GTI Cup 1.8

180 hp1781 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2005-2009

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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Volkswagen Polo VI Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Most powerful
    207 hp
    154 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • 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 estimated range
    714 km
    444 mi
  • Largest trunk
    351 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
Power
207hp154kW
180hp134kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
235Nm173lb-ft
Curb weight
1,286kg2,835lb
1,095kg2,414lb
Gross weight
1,800kg3,968lb
1,650kg3,638lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
73.6s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
79.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
25.3s
Calculated
29.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
164hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
249Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
570km354mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,781cc109cu in
Length
4,074mm160in
3,916mm154in
Width
1,751mm69in
1,650mm65in
Height
1,431mm56in
1,459mm57in
Wheelbase
2,549mm100in
2,466mm97in
Front track
1,513mm60in
1,434mm56in
Rear track
1,496mm59in
1,426mm56in
Trunk volume
351L
270L
Max trunk volume
1,125L
1,030L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
45L

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Polo VI Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Polo IV (9N) Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Polo VI Facelift 2021 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 VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI-1,500-4,500 rpm4,750 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 VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.3 s
29.7 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI
207 hp
154 kW
VolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
180 hp
134 kW

Volkswagen Polo VI Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSI has 27 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 Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSI: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 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 VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI
1,286 kg
2,835 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 VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI
240 km/h
149 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 VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI6.5 s
VolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.87.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Polo VI Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8: 1.0 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 VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 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 Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8: 2.3 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 VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 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 VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI
714 km
444 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 VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI
207 hp
154 kW
6.5 s
240 km/h
149 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 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
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 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
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 Facelift 2021 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 VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
6.5 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 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
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 VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
Power
207 hp
154 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
235 Nm
173 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
7.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,286 kg
2,835 lb
1,095 kg
2,414 lb
Fuel consumption
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
714 km
444 mi
570 km
354 mi
Trunk score
351 L
12.4 cu ft
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 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 Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Polo IV (9N) Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8
Consumption5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.80 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.77 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used840 L222 US gal185 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,470 LC/year2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Polo VI Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 85 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 145 km (90 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 81 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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