Volkswagen Polo V (5-DOOR)
Car comparison
Volkswagen Polo V (5-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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1.5 TSI
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Volkswagen Polo V (5-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI
- Quickest 0-100 km/h6.9 s
- Fastest top speed229 km/h142 mph
- Most powerful180 hp134 kW
- Highest torque250 Nm184 lb-ft
- Lightest1,219 kg2,687 lb
- Best power-to-weight148 hp/t110 kW/t6.8 kg/hp
- Best overall score56/100
- Best performance score51/100
Volkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI
- Lowest combined fuel consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK
- Best estimated range784 km487 mi
- Largest trunk351 L
- Best economy score93/100
- Best practicality score73/100
Specification comparison
| Model | VolkswagenPolo V (5-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI | VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 180hp134kW | 150hp112kW |
| Torque | 250Nm184lb-ft | 250Nm184lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,219kg2,687lb | 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 | 73.3s99% 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 | 29.5s 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 | 148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb Calculated | 121hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 205Nm/t137lb-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 | 5 | 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 (5-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
- Volkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenPolo V (5-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI | 6,200 rpm | 2,000-4,500 rpm | 6,450 rpm |
| VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI | - | 1,500-3,500 rpm | 3,750 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | VolkswagenPolo V (5-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI | VolkswagenPolo 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 | 29.5 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 96 mph | 144 km/h 90 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPolo V (5-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI | 180 hp 134 kW |
| VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI | 150 hp 112 kW |
Volkswagen Polo V (5-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 (5-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI: 30 hp (22 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPolo V (5-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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPolo V (5-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI | 1,219 kg 2,687 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPolo V (5-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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPolo V (5-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI | 6.9 s |
| VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI | 8.2 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Polo V (5-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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPolo V (5-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 (5-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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPolo V (5-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI | 148 hp/t 110 kW/t 6.8 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPolo V (5-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.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenPolo V (5-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.
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| VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| VolkswagenPolo V (5-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 | ||||||
Volkswagen Polo V (5-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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, 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 |
| 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.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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
| Vehicle | VolkswagenPolo V (5-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI | VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI | ||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | 1,219 kg 2,687 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 | ||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | 148 hp/t 110 kW/t 6.8 kg/hp | 121 hp/t 91 kW/t 8.2 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Volkswagen Polo V (5-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI | Volkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK | 5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 10.33 LC100 km | 8.92 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 16.62 LC100 mi | 14.36 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 885 L234 US gal195 UK gal | 765 L202 US gal168 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,549 LC/year | 1,339 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Volkswagen Polo V (5-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI
- Has 30 hp more
- Is 16 kg lighter
- Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
- Has 26 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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