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Volkswagen Polo V · Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSIvsVolkswagen Polo VI GTI R5 1.6

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 VI

GTI R5 1.6

272 hp1614 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2018-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Polo VI GTI R5 1.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.1 s
  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    221 hp/t
    165 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSIVolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6
Power
192hp143kW
272hp203kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,197kg2,639lb
1,230kg2,712lb
Gross weight
1,710kg3,770lb
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Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
72.8s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
35.1s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
4.1s
0-200 km/h
26.6s
Calculated
22.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
3.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
160hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
267Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
325Nm/t218lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
750km466mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,614cc98cu in
Length
3,983mm157in
4,067mm160in
Width
1,682mm66in
1,942mm76in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,372mm54in
Wheelbase
2,468mm97in
2,540mm100in
Front track
1,443mm57in
1,837mm72in
Rear track
1,437mm57in
1,837mm72in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
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Trunk volume
204L
-
Max trunk volume
882L
-
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
-
Fuel tank
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 VI GTI R5 1.6PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Polo VI GTI R5 1.6: 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 VIGTI R5 1.65,500 rpm4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSIVolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
3.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
4.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.6 s
22.3 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
8.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
175 km/h
109 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 VIGTI R5 1.6
272 hp
203 kW

Volkswagen Polo VI GTI R5 1.6 has 80 hp more than Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI and Volkswagen Polo VI GTI R5 1.6: 80 hp (60 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 VIGTI R5 1.6
400 Nm
295 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 VIGTI R5 1.6
1,230 kg
2,712 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 VIGTI R5 1.6
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI6.7 s
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.64.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Polo VI GTI R5 1.6 and Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI: 2.6 s.

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 VIGTI R5 1.6
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp

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 VIGTI R5 1.6
272 hp
203 kW
4.1 s
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 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 VIGTI R5 1.6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Doors/seats5 doors
Trunk-
Length
4,067 mm
160.1 in
Height
1,372 mm
54.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSIVolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6
Power
192 hp
143 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
4.1 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Lightness
1,197 kg
2,639 lb
1,230 kg
2,712 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
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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/seats5 doors
Trunk-
Length
4,067 mm
160.1 in
Height
1,372 mm
54.0 in
Range score
750 km
466 mi
-
CO2 score
139 g/km
-
Trunk score
204 L
7.2 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
160 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 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 Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Polo VI GTI R5 1.6

  • Has 80 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 2.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 61 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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