Volkswagen Polo VI
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1.5 TSI (Stage 2)
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1.5 TSI (Stage 1)
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1.5 TSI
Comparison overview
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Volkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hp
- Quickest 0-100 km/h6.4 s
- Fastest top speed251 km/h156 mph
- Most powerful225 hp168 kW
- Highest torque388 Nm286 lb-ft
- Lightest1,235 kg2,723 lb
- Best power-to-weight182 hp/t136 kW/t5.5 kg/hp
- 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
- Lowest CO2 emissions116 g/km
- Best estimated range784 km487 mi
- Largest trunk351 L
- Best overall score64/100
- Best performance score60/100
- Best economy score93/100
- Best practicality score73/100
Specification comparison
| Model | VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp | VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp | VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp | VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI150 hp |
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| Power | 225hp168kW+75 hp | 195hp145kW+45 hp | 177hp132kW+27 hp | 150hp112kW |
| Torque | 388Nm286lb-ft+138 Nm | 338Nm249lb-ft+88 Nm | 305Nm225lb-ft+55 Nm | 250Nm184lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,235kg2,723lb | 1,235kg2,723lb | 1,235kg2,723lb | 1,235kg2,723lb |
| Gross weight | 1,690kg3,726lb | 1,690kg3,726lb | 1,690kg3,726lb | 1,690kg3,726lb |
| Top speed | 251 km/h 156 mph | 238 km/h 148 mph | 230 km/h 143 mph | 216 km/h 134 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 74.5s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph-10.3 s Calculated | 78.6s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph-6.2 s Calculated | 81.4s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph-3.4 s Calculated | 84.8s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.4s-1.8 s | 7.0s-1.2 s | 7.4s-0.8 s | 8.2s |
| 0-200 km/h | 22.8s-20.8 s Calculated | 27.6s-16.0 s Calculated | 31.9s-11.7 s Calculated | 43.6s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 6.1s-1.7 s Calculated | 6.6s-1.1 s Calculated | 7.0s-0.7 s Calculated | 7.8s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK | 5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK | 5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK | 5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK | 6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK | 6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK | 6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK | 4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK | 4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK | 4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 14.4s-1.6 s Calculated | 14.9s-1.0 s Calculated | 15.3s-0.6 s Calculated | 16.0s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb Calculated | 158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb Calculated | 143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb Calculated | 121hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 314Nm/t210lb-ft/ton Calculated | 273Nm/t183lb-ft/ton Calculated | 247Nm/t165lb-ft/ton Calculated | 202Nm/t135lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 784km487mi Calculated | 784km487mi Calculated | 784km487mi Calculated | 784km487mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,498cc91cu in | 1,498cc91cu in | 1,498cc91cu in | 1,498cc91cu in |
| Length | 4,053mm160in | 4,053mm160in | 4,053mm160in | 4,053mm160in |
| Width | 1,751mm69in | 1,751mm69in | 1,751mm69in | 1,751mm69in |
| Height | 1,461mm58in | 1,461mm58in | 1,461mm58in | 1,461mm58in |
| Wheelbase | 2,551mm100in | 2,551mm100in | 2,551mm100in | 2,551mm100in |
| Front track | 1,525mm60in | 1,525mm60in | 1,525mm60in | 1,525mm60in |
| Rear track | 1,509mm59in | 1,509mm59in | 1,509mm59in | 1,509mm59in |
| Ground clearance | 148mm6in | 148mm6in | 148mm6in | 148mm6in |
| Trunk volume | 351L | 351L | 351L | 351L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,125L | 1,125L | 1,125L | 1,125L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 40L | 40L | 40L | 40L |
| CO2 emissions | 116g/km | 116g/km | 116g/km | 116g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Volkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hp: Power / Torque
- Volkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI (Stage 2) 195 hp: Power / Torque
- Volkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI (Stage 1) 177 hp: Power / Torque
- Volkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI 150 hp: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
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| VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp | - | 1,500-3,500 rpm | 3,750 rpm |
| VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp | - | 1,500-3,500 rpm | 3,750 rpm |
| VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp | - | 1,500-3,500 rpm | 3,750 rpm |
| VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI150 hp | - | 1,500-3,500 rpm | 3,750 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp | VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp | VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp | VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI150 hp |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 6.1 s | 6.6 s | 7.0 s | 7.8 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 6.4 s | 7.0 s | 7.4 s | 8.2 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 22.8 s | 27.6 s | 31.9 s | 43.6 s |
| Top speed | 251 km/h 156 mph | 238 km/h 148 mph | 230 km/h 143 mph | 216 km/h 134 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||||
60 ft 18 m | 2.5 s | 2.5 s | 2.6 s | 2.6 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.4 s | 6.6 s | 6.7 s | 6.9 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.5 s | 9.8 s | 10.0 s | 10.4 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 12.2 s | 12.6 s | 12.9 s | 13.4 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 14.4 s | 14.9 s | 15.3 s | 16.0 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 164 km/h 102 mph | 156 km/h 97 mph | 152 km/h 94 mph | 144 km/h 90 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp | 225 hp 168 kW |
| VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp | 195 hp 145 kW |
| VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp | 177 hp 132 kW |
| VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI150 hp | 150 hp 112 kW |
Volkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hp has 75 hp more than Volkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI 150 hp.
The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI 150 hp and Volkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hp: 75 hp (56 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp | 388 Nm 286 lb-ft |
| VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp | 338 Nm 249 lb-ft |
| VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp | 305 Nm 225 lb-ft |
| VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI150 hp | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp | 1,235 kg 2,723 lb |
| VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp | 1,235 kg 2,723 lb |
| VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp | 1,235 kg 2,723 lb |
| VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI150 hp | 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 VI1.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp | 251 km/h 156 mph |
| VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp | 238 km/h 148 mph |
| VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp | 230 km/h 143 mph |
| VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI150 hp | 216 km/h 134 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
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| VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp | 6.4 s |
| VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp | 7.0 s |
| VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp | 7.4 s |
| VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI150 hp | 8.2 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hp and Volkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI 150 hp: 1.8 s.
The closest cars by acceleration are Volkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI (Stage 2) 195 hp and Volkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI (Stage 1) 177 hp, separated by only 0.4 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
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| VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp | 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp | 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp | 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI150 hp | 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
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| VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp | 182 hp/t 136 kW/t 5.5 kg/hp |
| VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp | 158 hp/t 118 kW/t 6.3 kg/hp |
| VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp | 143 hp/t 107 kW/t 7.0 kg/hp |
| VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI150 hp | 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 |
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| VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp | 784 km 487 mi |
| VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp | 784 km 487 mi |
| VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp | 784 km 487 mi |
| VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI150 hp | 784 km 487 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp | 225 hp 168 kW | 6.4 s | 251 km/h 156 mph |
| VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp | 195 hp 145 kW | 7.0 s | 238 km/h 148 mph |
| VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp | 177 hp 132 kW | 7.4 s | 230 km/h 143 mph |
| VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI150 hp | 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 (Stage 3)225 hp |
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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 VI1.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp |
| 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK | ||||||
| VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp |
| 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK | ||||||
| VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp |
| 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK | ||||||
| VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI150 hp |
| 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK | ||||||
Volkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI (Stage 3) 225 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp | 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK | 6.4 s |
| VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp | 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK | 7.0 s |
| VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp | 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK | 7.4 s |
| VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI150 hp | 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 |
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| VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp | 182 hp/t 136 kW/t 5.5 kg/hp | 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp | 158 hp/t 118 kW/t 6.3 kg/hp | 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp | 143 hp/t 107 kW/t 7.0 kg/hp | 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI150 hp | 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 VI1.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp | VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp | VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp | VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI150 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 225 hp 168 kW | 195 hp 145 kW | 177 hp 132 kW | 150 hp 112 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 388 Nm 286 lb-ft | 338 Nm 249 lb-ft | 305 Nm 225 lb-ft | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 6.4 s | 7.0 s | 7.4 s | 8.2 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 251 km/h 156 mph | 238 km/h 148 mph | 230 km/h 143 mph | 216 km/h 134 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,235 kg 2,723 lb | 1,235 kg 2,723 lb | 1,235 kg 2,723 lb | 1,235 kg 2,723 lb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK | 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK | 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK | 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 784 km 487 mi | 784 km 487 mi | 784 km 487 mi | 784 km 487 mi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 116 g/km | 116 g/km | 116 g/km | 116 g/km | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 351 L 12.4 cu ft | 351 L 12.4 cu ft | 351 L 12.4 cu ft | 351 L 12.4 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 182 hp/t 136 kW/t 5.5 kg/hp | 158 hp/t 118 kW/t 6.3 kg/hp | 143 hp/t 107 kW/t 7.0 kg/hp | 121 hp/t 91 kW/t 8.2 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Volkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hp | Volkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI (Stage 2) 195 hp | Volkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI (Stage 1) 177 hp | Volkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI 150 hp |
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| Consumption | 5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK | 5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK | 5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK | 5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 8.92 LC100 km | 8.92 LC100 km | 8.92 LC100 km | 8.92 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 14.36 LC100 mi | 14.36 LC100 mi | 14.36 LC100 mi | 14.36 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 765 L202 US gal168 UK gal | 765 L202 US gal168 UK gal | 765 L202 US gal168 UK gal | 765 L202 US gal168 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,339 LC/year | 1,339 LC/year | 1,339 LC/year | 1,339 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Volkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hp
- Has 30 hp more
- Has 50 Nm more
- Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
- Has 24 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
Volkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI (Stage 2) 195 hp
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