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Volkswagen Polo V · Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSIvsVolkswagen Polo V (3-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 · Facelift 2014

GTI 1.8 TSI

192 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2014-2017
VS

Volkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR)

GTI 1.4 TSI

180 hp1390 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbo + superchargedHatchback2010-2014

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    236 km/h
    147 mph
  • Most powerful
    192 hp
    143 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    160 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    204 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    61/100

Volkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,194 kg
    2,632 lb
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    763 km
    474 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSIVolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
Power
192hp143kW
180hp134kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,197kg2,639lb
1,194kg2,632lb
Gross weight
1,710kg3,770lb
1,680kg3,704lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
72.8s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
72.8s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
26.6s
Calculated
29.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg 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
14.7s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
160hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
151hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
267Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
750km466mi
Calculated
763km474mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,390cc85cu in
Length
3,983mm157in
3,976mm157in
Width
1,682mm66in
1,682mm66in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,452mm57in
Wheelbase
2,468mm97in
2,468mm97in
Front track
1,443mm57in
1,443mm57in
Rear track
1,437mm57in
1,437mm57in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
133mm5in
Trunk volume
204L
204L
Max trunk volume
882L
882L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
45L
45L
CO2 emissions
139g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSIVolkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI4,200-6,200 rpm1,400-4,200 rpm6,450 rpm
VolkswagenPolo V (3-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 VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSIVolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.6 s
29.4 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 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
9.7 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
155 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
192 hp
143 kW
VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
180 hp
134 kW

Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI has 12 hp more than Volkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI and Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI: 12 hp (9 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolkswagenPolo V (3-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 VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
1,197 kg
2,639 lb
VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
1,194 kg
2,632 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 VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
236 km/h
147 mph
VolkswagenPolo V (3-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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI and Volkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI: 0.2 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 VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenPolo V (3-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 VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
160 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
750 km
466 mi
VolkswagenPolo V (3-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 VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
192 hp
143 kW
6.7 s
236 km/h
147 mph
VolkswagenPolo V (3-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 VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
204 L
7.2 cu ft
Length
3,983 mm
156.8 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
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

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 VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
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

Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 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 VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.7 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

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 VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
160 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSIVolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
Power
192 hp
143 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
6.9 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,197 kg
2,639 lb
1,194 kg
2,632 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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
3,983 mm
156.8 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
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
Range score
750 km
466 mi
763 km
474 mi
CO2 score
139 g/km
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Trunk score
204 L
7.2 cu ft
204 L
7.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
160 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSIVolkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI

  • Is 3 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 13 km (8 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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