Car comparison

Volkswagen Polo VI · Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 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 VI · Facelift 2021

GTI 2.0 TSI

207 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2021-present
VS

Volkswagen Polo V (5-DOOR)

GTI 1.4 TSI

180 hp1390 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbo + superchargedHatchback2010-2014

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Polo VI Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Most powerful
    207 hp
    154 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    161 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    351 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagenPolo V (5-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
Power
207hp154kW
180hp134kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,286kg2,835lb
1,219kg2,687lb
Gross weight
1,800kg3,968lb
1,680kg3,704lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
73.6s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
73.3s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
25.3s
Calculated
29.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
249Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
763km474mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,390cc85cu in
Length
4,074mm160in
3,976mm157in
Width
1,751mm69in
1,682mm66in
Height
1,431mm56in
1,452mm57in
Wheelbase
2,549mm100in
2,468mm97in
Front track
1,513mm60in
1,443mm57in
Rear track
1,496mm59in
1,437mm57in
Ground clearance-
133mm5in
Trunk volume
351L
204L
Max trunk volume
1,125L
882L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
45L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Polo VI Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Polo V (5-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Polo VI Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 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 VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI-1,500-4,500 rpm4,750 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 VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagenPolo V (5-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.3 s
29.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI
207 hp
154 kW
VolkswagenPolo V (5-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
180 hp
134 kW

Volkswagen Polo VI Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSI has 27 hp more than Volkswagen Polo V (5-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Polo V (5-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI and Volkswagen Polo VI Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSI: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 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 VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI
1,286 kg
2,835 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 VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI
240 km/h
149 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI6.5 s
VolkswagenPolo V (5-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Polo VI Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Polo V (5-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI: 0.4 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 VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 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 VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 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 VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI
714 km
444 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 VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI
207 hp
154 kW
6.5 s
240 km/h
149 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 VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
207 hp
154 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
351 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,074 mm
160.4 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 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 VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
207 hp
154 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 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 VI Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 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 VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
6.5 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 VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 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 VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagenPolo V (5-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
Power
207 hp
154 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.9 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,286 kg
2,835 lb
1,219 kg
2,687 lb
Fuel consumption
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
351 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,074 mm
160.4 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 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
714 km
444 mi
763 km
474 mi
Trunk score
351 L
12.4 cu ft
204 L
7.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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 VI Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Polo V (5-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI
Consumption5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.80 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.77 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used840 L222 US gal185 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,470 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Polo VI Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 147 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Polo V (5-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI

  • Is 67 kg lighter
  • Has 48 km (30 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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