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Volkswagen Polo V · Facelift 2014

GTI 1.8 TSI (Stage 3)

288 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2014-2017
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Volkswagen Polo V · Facelift 2014

GTI 1.8 TSI (Stage 2)

250 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2014-2017
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Volkswagen Polo V · Facelift 2014

GTI 1.8 TSI (Stage 1)

227 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2014-2017
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Volkswagen Polo V · Facelift 2014

GTI 1.8 TSI

192 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2014-2017

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI (Stage 3) 288 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    276 km/h
    171 mph
  • Most powerful
    288 hp
    215 kW
  • Highest torque
    388 Nm
    286 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,205 kg
    2,657 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    239 hp/t
    178 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    129 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    804 km
    499 mi
  • Largest trunk
    204 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    61/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI (Stage 3)288 hpVolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI (Stage 2)250 hpVolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI (Stage 1)227 hpVolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI192 hp
Power
288hp215kW+96 hp
250hp186kW+58 hp
227hp169kW+35 hp
192hp143kW
Torque
388Nm286lb-ft+138 Nm
338Nm249lb-ft+88 Nm
305Nm225lb-ft+55 Nm
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,205kg2,657lb
1,205kg2,657lb
1,205kg2,657lb
1,205kg2,657lb
Gross weight
1,710kg3,770lb
1,710kg3,770lb
1,710kg3,770lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Top speed
276 km/h
171 mph
+40 km/h
264 km/h
164 mph
+28 km/h
255 km/h
158 mph
+19 km/h
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
61.8s99% target: 273 km/h / 170 mph-11.2 s
Calculated
67.1s99% target: 261 km/h / 162 mph-5.8 s
Calculated
70.1s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph-2.8 s
Calculated
72.9s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s-1.5 s
5.7s-1.0 s
6.0s-0.7 s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
16.0s-10.7 s
Calculated
18.6s-8.0 s
Calculated
20.9s-5.8 s
Calculated
26.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s-1.4 s
Calculated
5.4s-0.9 s
Calculated
5.8s-0.6 s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s-1.6 s
Calculated
13.7s-1.0 s
Calculated
14.1s-0.7 s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
239hp/t178kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
207hp/t154kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
188hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
159hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
322Nm/t215lb-ft/ton
Calculated
280Nm/t187lb-ft/ton
Calculated
253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
207Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
804km499mi
Calculated
804km499mi
Calculated
804km499mi
Calculated
804km499mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,798cc110cu in
1,798cc110cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
3,983mm157in
3,983mm157in
3,983mm157in
3,983mm157in
Width
1,682mm66in
1,682mm66in
1,682mm66in
1,682mm66in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,450mm57in
1,450mm57in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,468mm97in
2,468mm97in
2,468mm97in
2,468mm97in
Front track
1,443mm57in
1,443mm57in
1,443mm57in
1,443mm57in
Rear track
1,437mm57in
1,437mm57in
1,437mm57in
1,437mm57in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
140mm6in
140mm6in
140mm6in
Trunk volume
204L
204L
204L
204L
Max trunk volume
882L
882L
882L
882L
Doors
3
3
3
3
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
45L
45L
45L
45L
CO2 emissions
129g/km
129g/km
129g/km
129g/km

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 TSI (Stage 3) 288 hpVolkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI (Stage 2) 250 hpVolkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI (Stage 1) 227 hpVolkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI 192 hpPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI (Stage 3) 288 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI (Stage 2) 250 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI (Stage 1) 227 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI 192 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI (Stage 3)288 hp5,400-6,200 rpm1,300-5,400 rpm6,450 rpm
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI (Stage 2)250 hp5,400-6,200 rpm1,300-5,400 rpm6,450 rpm
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI (Stage 1)227 hp5,400-6,200 rpm1,300-5,400 rpm6,450 rpm
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI192 hp5,400-6,200 rpm1,300-5,400 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI (Stage 3)288 hpVolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI (Stage 2)250 hpVolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI (Stage 1)227 hpVolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI192 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.4 s
5.8 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.7 s
6.0 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.0 s
18.6 s
20.9 s
26.6 s
Top speed
276 km/h
171 mph
264 km/h
164 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.1 s
6.2 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
9.1 s
9.3 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.6 s
11.9 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.7 s
14.1 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
173 km/h
108 mph
168 km/h
104 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI (Stage 3) 288 hp has 96 hp more than Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI 192 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI 192 hp and Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI (Stage 3) 288 hp: 96 hp (72 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / 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 (Stage 3) 288 hp and Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI 192 hp: 1.5 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI (Stage 2) 250 hp and Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI (Stage 1) 227 hp, separated by only 0.3 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 VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI (Stage 3)288 hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI (Stage 2)250 hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI (Stage 1)227 hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI192 hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI (Stage 3)288 hp
288 hp
215 kW
5.2 s
276 km/h
171 mph
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI (Stage 2)250 hp
250 hp
186 kW
5.7 s
264 km/h
164 mph
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI (Stage 1)227 hp
227 hp
169 kW
6.0 s
255 km/h
158 mph
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI192 hp
192 hp
143 kW
6.7 s
236 km/h
147 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 (Stage 3)288 hp
Power
288 hp
215 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
276 km/h
171 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 VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI (Stage 2)250 hp
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 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 VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI (Stage 1)227 hp
Power
227 hp
169 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 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 VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI192 hp
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

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 (Stage 3)288 hp
Power
288 hp
215 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
276 km/h
171 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI (Stage 2)250 hp
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI (Stage 1)227 hp
Power
227 hp
169 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI192 hp
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI (Stage 3) 288 hp 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 (Stage 3)288 hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
5.2 s
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI (Stage 2)250 hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
5.7 s
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI (Stage 1)227 hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
6.0 s
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI192 hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
6.7 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 (Stage 3)288 hp
239 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI (Stage 2)250 hp
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI (Stage 1)227 hp
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI192 hp
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI (Stage 3)288 hpVolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI (Stage 2)250 hpVolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI (Stage 1)227 hpVolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI192 hp
Power
288 hp
215 kW
250 hp
186 kW
227 hp
169 kW
192 hp
143 kW
Torque
388 Nm
286 lb-ft
338 Nm
249 lb-ft
305 Nm
225 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.7 s
6.0 s
6.7 s
Top speed
276 km/h
171 mph
264 km/h
164 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,205 kg
2,657 lb
1,205 kg
2,657 lb
1,205 kg
2,657 lb
1,205 kg
2,657 lb
Fuel consumption
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 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
3,983 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
3,983 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
3,983 mm
156.8 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
804 km
499 mi
804 km
499 mi
804 km
499 mi
804 km
499 mi
CO2 score
129 g/km
129 g/km
129 g/km
129 g/km
Trunk score
204 L
7.2 cu ft
204 L
7.2 cu ft
204 L
7.2 cu ft
204 L
7.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
239 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI (Stage 3) 288 hpVolkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI (Stage 2) 250 hpVolkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI (Stage 1) 227 hpVolkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI 192 hp
Consumption5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.80 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.77 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used840 L222 US gal185 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,470 LC/year1,470 LC/year1,470 LC/year1,470 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI (Stage 3) 288 hp

  • Has 38 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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