Car comparison

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

GTI Cup 1.8

180 hp1781 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2005-2009
VS

Volkswagen Polo VI

GTI R5 1.6

272 hp1614 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2018-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Polo VI GTI R5 1.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.1 s
  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    221 hp/t
    165 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8VolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6
Power
180hp134kW
272hp203kW
Torque
235Nm173lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,095kg2,414lb
1,230kg2,712lb
Gross weight
1,650kg3,638lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
79.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
35.1s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
4.1s
0-200 km/h
29.7s
Calculated
22.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
3.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
164hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
325Nm/t218lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
570km354mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,781cc109cu in
1,614cc98cu in
Length
3,916mm154in
4,067mm160in
Width
1,650mm65in
1,942mm76in
Height
1,459mm57in
1,372mm54in
Wheelbase
2,466mm97in
2,540mm100in
Front track
1,434mm56in
1,837mm72in
Rear track
1,426mm56in
1,837mm72in
Trunk volume
270L
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Max trunk volume
1,030L
-
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
-
Fuel tank
45L
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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 GTI R5 1.6PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Polo VI GTI R5 1.6: 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 VIGTI R5 1.65,500 rpm4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8VolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
3.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
4.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.7 s
22.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
8.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
175 km/h
109 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 VIGTI R5 1.6
272 hp
203 kW

Volkswagen Polo VI GTI R5 1.6 has 92 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 R5 1.6: 92 hp (69 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 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
VolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
1,095 kg
2,414 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
VolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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
VolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.87.5 s
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.64.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Polo VI GTI R5 1.6 and Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8: 3.4 s.

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 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
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 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
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 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
VehicleVolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8VolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6
Power
180 hp
134 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
235 Nm
173 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Lightness
1,095 kg
2,414 lb
1,230 kg
2,712 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
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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/seats5 doors
Trunk-
Length
4,067 mm
160.1 in
Height
1,372 mm
54.0 in
Range score
570 km
354 mi
-
Trunk score
270 L
9.5 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 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 Polo IV (9N) Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Polo VI GTI R5 1.6

  • Has 92 hp more
  • Has 165 Nm more
  • Is 3.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 57 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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