Volkswagen Polo VI
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Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Polo V · Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonVolkswagen Polo V · Facelift 2014
GTI 1.8 TSI
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI
- Quickest 0-100 km/h6.7 s
- Fastest top speed238 km/h148 mph
- Most powerful200 hp149 kW
- Highest torque320 Nm236 lb-ft
- Largest trunk305 L
- Best overall score60/100
- Best performance score55/100
- Best practicality score71/100
Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI
- Lightest1,205 kg2,657 lb
- Best power-to-weight159 hp/t119 kW/t6.3 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption5.6 L/100 km42.0 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption4.7 L/100 km50.0 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
- Best estimated range804 km499 mi
- Best economy score92/100
Specification comparison
| Model | VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI | VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 200hp149kW | 192hp143kW |
| Torque | 320Nm236lb-ft | 250Nm184lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,280kg2,822lb | 1,205kg2,657lb |
| Gross weight | 1,780kg3,924lb | 1,710kg3,770lb |
| Top speed | 238 km/h 148 mph | 236 km/h 147 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 75.7s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph Calculated | 72.9s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.7s | 6.7s |
| 0-200 km/h | 26.6s Calculated | 26.6s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 6.4s Calculated | 6.4s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK | 5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK | 7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK | 4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 14.7s Calculated | 14.7s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 156hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb Calculated | 159hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton Calculated | 207Nm/t139lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 645km401mi Calculated | 804km499mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,984cc121cu in | 1,798cc110cu in |
| Length | 4,067mm160in | 3,983mm157in |
| Width | 1,751mm69in | 1,682mm66in |
| Height | 1,438mm57in | 1,450mm57in |
| Wheelbase | 2,549mm100in | 2,468mm97in |
| Front track | 1,522mm60in | 1,443mm57in |
| Rear track | 1,496mm59in | 1,437mm57in |
| Ground clearance | 143mm6in | 140mm6in |
| Trunk volume | 305L | 204L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,079L | 882L |
| Doors | 5 | 3 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 40L | 45L |
| CO2 emissions | - | 129g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
- Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI | 4,900-6,000 rpm | 1,500-4,350 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI | 5,400-6,200 rpm | 1,300-5,400 rpm | 6,450 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI | VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 6.4 s | 6.4 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 6.7 s | 6.7 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 26.6 s | 26.6 s |
| Top speed | 238 km/h 148 mph | 236 km/h 147 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.5 s | 2.5 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.5 s | 6.5 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.7 s | 9.7 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 12.4 s | 12.4 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 14.7 s | 14.7 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 158 km/h 98 mph | 158 km/h 98 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI | 200 hp 149 kW |
| VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI | 192 hp 143 kW |
Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI has 8 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 2.0 TSI: 8 hp (6 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI | 320 Nm 236 lb-ft |
| VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI | 1,280 kg 2,822 lb |
| VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI | 1,205 kg 2,657 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI | 238 km/h 148 mph |
| VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI | 236 km/h 147 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI | 6.7 s |
| VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI | 6.7 s |
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI | 6.2 L/100 km 37.9 mpg US 45.6 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI | 5.6 L/100 km 42.0 mpg US 50.4 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI and Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI: 0.6 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI | 156 hp/t 117 kW/t 6.4 kg/hp |
| VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI | 159 hp/t 119 kW/t 6.3 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI | 645 km 401 mi |
| VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI | 804 km 499 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI | 200 hp 149 kW | 6.7 s | 238 km/h 148 mph |
| VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI | 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.
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| VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI |
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| VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 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 VIGTI 2.0 TSI |
| 6.2 L/100 km 37.9 mpg US 45.6 mpg UK | ||||||
| VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI |
| 5.6 L/100 km 42.0 mpg US 50.4 mpg UK | ||||||
Volkswagen Polo VI 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI | 6.2 L/100 km 37.9 mpg US 45.6 mpg UK | 6.7 s |
| VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI | 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.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI | 156 hp/t 117 kW/t 6.4 kg/hp | 6.2 L/100 km 37.9 mpg US 45.6 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI | 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
| Vehicle | VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI | VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 200 hp 149 kW | 192 hp 143 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 320 Nm 236 lb-ft | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 6.7 s | 6.7 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 238 km/h 148 mph | 236 km/h 147 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,280 kg 2,822 lb | 1,205 kg 2,657 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 6.2 L/100 km 37.9 mpg US 45.6 mpg UK | 5.6 L/100 km 42.0 mpg US 50.4 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 645 km 401 mi | 804 km 499 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | - | 129 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 305 L 10.8 cu ft | 204 L 7.2 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 156 hp/t 117 kW/t 6.4 kg/hp | 159 hp/t 119 kW/t 6.3 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI | Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK | 5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 10.85 LC100 km | 9.80 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 17.46 LC100 mi | 15.77 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 930 L246 US gal205 UK gal | 840 L222 US gal185 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,628 LC/year | 1,470 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI
- Has 8 hp more
- Has 70 Nm more
- Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
- Has 101 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI
- Is 75 kg lighter
- Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 158 km (98 mi) more estimated range
Pros
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Lowest power
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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