Car comparison

Volkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSIvsVolkswagen Polo V (5-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 V (3-DOOR)

GTI 1.4 TSI

180 hp1390 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbo + superchargedHatchback2010-2014
VS

Volkswagen Polo V (5-DOOR)

GTI 1.4 TSI

180 hp1390 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbo + superchargedHatchback2010-2014

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    229 km/h
    142 mph
  • Most powerful
    180 hp
    134 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,194 kg
    2,632 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    151 hp/t
    112 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • 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
  • Largest trunk
    204 L
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSIVolkswagenPolo V (5-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
Power
180hp134kW
180hp134kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,194kg2,632lb
1,219kg2,687lb
Gross weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,680kg3,704lb
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
72.8s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
73.3s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
29.4s
Calculated
29.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
151hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
763km474mi
Calculated
763km474mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,390cc85cu in
1,390cc85cu in
Length
3,976mm157in
3,976mm157in
Width
1,682mm66in
1,682mm66in
Height
1,452mm57in
1,452mm57in
Wheelbase
2,468mm97in
2,468mm97in
Front track
1,443mm57in
1,443mm57in
Rear track
1,437mm57in
1,437mm57in
Ground clearance
133mm5in
133mm5in
Trunk volume
204L
204L
Max trunk volume
882L
882L
Doors
3
5
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 V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSIVolkswagen Polo V (5-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Polo V (5-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI6,200 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm6,450 rpm
VolkswagenPolo V (5-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 V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSIVolkswagenPolo V (5-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.4 s
29.5 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
97 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
VolkswagenPolo V (5-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 V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
VolkswagenPolo V (5-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 V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
1,194 kg
2,632 lb
VolkswagenPolo V (5-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
1,219 kg
2,687 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 V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
229 km/h
142 mph
VolkswagenPolo V (5-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

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenPolo V (5-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
VolkswagenPolo V (5-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
763 km
474 mi
VolkswagenPolo V (5-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 V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
6.9 s
229 km/h
142 mph
VolkswagenPolo V (5-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 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
VolkswagenPolo V (5-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
5 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 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
VolkswagenPolo V (5-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 V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.9 s
VolkswagenPolo V (5-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 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
VolkswagenPolo V (5-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSIVolkswagenPolo V (5-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
6.9 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,194 kg
2,632 lb
1,219 kg
2,687 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 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
763 km
474 mi
763 km
474 mi
Trunk score
204 L
7.2 cu ft
204 L
7.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSIVolkswagen Polo V (5-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI

  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

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