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Volkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI · Stage 3vsVolkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI · Stage 2vsVolkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI · Stage 1vsVolkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Polo VI

1.5 TSI (Stage 3)

225 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020
VS

Volkswagen Polo VI

1.5 TSI (Stage 2)

195 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020
VS

Volkswagen Polo VI

1.5 TSI (Stage 1)

177 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020
VS

Volkswagen Polo VI

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    251 km/h
    156 mph
  • Most powerful
    225 hp
    168 kW
  • Highest torque
    388 Nm
    286 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,235 kg
    2,723 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    182 hp/t
    136 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    116 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    784 km
    487 mi
  • Largest trunk
    351 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hpVolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hpVolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hpVolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI150 hp
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
+35 km/h
238 km/h
148 mph
+22 km/h
230 km/h
143 mph
+14 km/h
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 hpVolkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI (Stage 2) 195 hpVolkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI (Stage 1) 177 hpVolkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI 150 hpPowerTorque
  • 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
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp-1,500-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm
VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp-1,500-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm
VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp-1,500-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm
VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI150 hp-1,500-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hpVolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hpVolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hpVolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI150 hp
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

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

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 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
251 km/h
156 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
351 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,053 mm
159.6 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp
Power
195 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
351 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,053 mm
159.6 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
351 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,053 mm
159.6 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI150 hp
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
351 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,053 mm
159.6 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 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 VI1.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
251 km/h
156 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp
Power
195 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI150 hp
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
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.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
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

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hpVolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hpVolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hpVolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI150 hp
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
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
351 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,053 mm
159.6 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
351 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,053 mm
159.6 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
351 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,053 mm
159.6 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
351 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,053 mm
159.6 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
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

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 1.5 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hpVolkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI (Stage 2) 195 hpVolkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI (Stage 1) 177 hpVolkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI 150 hp
Consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.92 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.36 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used765 L202 US gal168 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,339 LC/year1,339 LC/year1,339 LC/year1,339 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

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