Car comparison

Volkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSIvsVolkswagen Polo VI 1.5 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 VI

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100

Volkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    784 km
    487 mi
  • Largest trunk
    351 L
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSIVolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI
Power
180hp134kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,194kg2,632lb
1,235kg2,723lb
Gross weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,690kg3,726lb
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
72.8s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
84.8s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
29.4s
Calculated
43.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
151hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
121hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
202Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
763km474mi
Calculated
784km487mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,390cc85cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
3,976mm157in
4,053mm160in
Width
1,682mm66in
1,751mm69in
Height
1,452mm57in
1,461mm58in
Wheelbase
2,468mm97in
2,551mm100in
Front track
1,443mm57in
1,525mm60in
Rear track
1,437mm57in
1,509mm59in
Ground clearance
133mm5in
148mm6in
Trunk volume
204L
351L
Max trunk volume
882L
1,125L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
45L
40L
CO2 emissions-
116g/km

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 VI 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Polo VI 1.5 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 VI1.5 TSI-1,500-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSIVolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.4 s
43.6 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
97 mph
144 km/h
90 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 VI1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Volkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI has 30 hp more than Volkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI and Volkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI: 30 hp (22 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 VI1.5 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 VI1.5 TSI
1,235 kg
2,723 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 VI1.5 TSI
216 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI6.9 s
VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI and Volkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI: 1.3 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 V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI and Volkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI: 0.8 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 V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 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 VI1.5 TSI
784 km
487 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 VI1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.2 s
216 km/h
134 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 VI1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
351 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,053 mm
159.6 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 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 VI1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 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 VI1.5 TSI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
8.2 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 VI1.5 TSI
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSIVolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
8.2 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,194 kg
2,632 lb
1,235 kg
2,723 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 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
351 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,053 mm
159.6 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
Range score
763 km
474 mi
784 km
487 mi
CO2 score
-
116 g/km
Trunk score
204 L
7.2 cu ft
351 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 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 V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSIVolkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Is 41 kg lighter
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 29 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI

  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 22 km (13 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 147 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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