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Volkswagen Polo VI · Facelift 2021

GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)

311 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2021-present
VS

Volkswagen Polo VI · Facelift 2021

GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)

269 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2021-present
VS

Volkswagen Polo VI · Facelift 2021

GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)

244 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2021-present
VS

Volkswagen Polo VI · Facelift 2021

GTI 2.0 TSI

207 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2021-present

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Polo VI Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 311 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    281 km/h
    175 mph
  • Most powerful
    311 hp
    232 kW
  • Highest torque
    496 Nm
    366 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,286 kg
    2,835 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    241 hp/t
    180 kW/t
    4.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    714 km
    444 mi
  • Largest trunk
    351 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)311 hpVolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)269 hpVolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)244 hpVolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI207 hp
Power
311hp232kW+104 hp
269hp201kW+62 hp
244hp182kW+37 hp
207hp154kW
Torque
496Nm366lb-ft+176 Nm
432Nm319lb-ft+112 Nm
390Nm288lb-ft+70 Nm
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,286kg2,835lb
1,286kg2,835lb
1,286kg2,835lb
1,286kg2,835lb
Gross weight
1,800kg3,968lb
1,800kg3,968lb
1,800kg3,968lb
1,800kg3,968lb
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
+41 km/h
268 km/h
167 mph
+28 km/h
259 km/h
161 mph
+19 km/h
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
62.1s99% target: 278 km/h / 173 mph-11.5 s
Calculated
67.4s99% target: 265 km/h / 165 mph-6.2 s
Calculated
70.6s99% target: 256 km/h / 159 mph-3.1 s
Calculated
73.6s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s-1.5 s
5.5s-1.0 s
5.9s-0.6 s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
15.3s-10.0 s
Calculated
17.9s-7.4 s
Calculated
20.0s-5.3 s
Calculated
25.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s-1.4 s
Calculated
5.3s-0.9 s
Calculated
5.6s-0.6 s
Calculated
6.2s
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
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s-1.6 s
Calculated
13.5s-1.0 s
Calculated
13.9s-0.6 s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
241hp/t180kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
209hp/t156kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
190hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
386Nm/t258lb-ft/ton
Calculated
336Nm/t225lb-ft/ton
Calculated
304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
249Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,074mm160in
4,074mm160in
4,074mm160in
4,074mm160in
Width
1,751mm69in
1,751mm69in
1,751mm69in
1,751mm69in
Height
1,431mm56in
1,431mm56in
1,431mm56in
1,431mm56in
Wheelbase
2,549mm100in
2,549mm100in
2,549mm100in
2,549mm100in
Front track
1,513mm60in
1,513mm60in
1,513mm60in
1,513mm60in
Rear track
1,496mm59in
1,496mm59in
1,496mm59in
1,496mm59in
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

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Polo VI Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 311 hpVolkswagen Polo VI Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 269 hpVolkswagen Polo VI Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 244 hpVolkswagen Polo VI Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSI 207 hpPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Polo VI Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 311 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Polo VI Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 269 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Polo VI Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 244 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Polo VI Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSI 207 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)311 hp-1,500-4,500 rpm4,750 rpm
VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)269 hp-1,500-4,500 rpm4,750 rpm
VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)244 hp-1,500-4,500 rpm4,750 rpm
VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI207 hp-1,500-4,500 rpm4,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)311 hpVolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)269 hpVolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)244 hpVolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI207 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.3 s
5.6 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
5.5 s
5.9 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.3 s
17.9 s
20.0 s
25.3 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
268 km/h
167 mph
259 km/h
161 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.0 s
6.2 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
9.0 s
9.2 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.5 s
11.8 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.5 s
13.9 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
175 km/h
109 mph
170 km/h
105 mph
160 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Volkswagen Polo VI Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 311 hp has 104 hp more than Volkswagen Polo VI Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSI 207 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Polo VI Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSI 207 hp and Volkswagen Polo VI Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 311 hp: 104 hp (77 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 Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 311 hp and Volkswagen Polo VI Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSI 207 hp: 1.5 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Volkswagen Polo VI Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 269 hp and Volkswagen Polo VI Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 244 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 VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)311 hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)269 hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)244 hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI207 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 VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)311 hp
311 hp
232 kW
5.0 s
281 km/h
175 mph
VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)269 hp
269 hp
201 kW
5.5 s
268 km/h
167 mph
VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)244 hp
244 hp
182 kW
5.9 s
259 km/h
161 mph
VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI207 hp
207 hp
154 kW
6.5 s
240 km/h
149 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 VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)311 hp
Power
311 hp
232 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
351 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,074 mm
160.4 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)269 hp
Power
269 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
268 km/h
167 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
351 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,074 mm
160.4 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)244 hp
Power
244 hp
182 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
351 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,074 mm
160.4 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI207 hp
Power
207 hp
154 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
351 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,074 mm
160.4 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 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 VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)311 hp
Power
311 hp
232 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)269 hp
Power
269 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
268 km/h
167 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)244 hp
Power
244 hp
182 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI207 hp
Power
207 hp
154 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Polo VI Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 311 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 VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)311 hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
5.0 s
VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)269 hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
5.5 s
VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)244 hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
5.9 s
VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI207 hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
6.5 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 VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)311 hp
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)269 hp
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)244 hp
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI207 hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)311 hpVolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)269 hpVolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)244 hpVolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI207 hp
Power
311 hp
232 kW
269 hp
201 kW
244 hp
182 kW
207 hp
154 kW
Torque
496 Nm
366 lb-ft
432 Nm
319 lb-ft
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
5.5 s
5.9 s
6.5 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
268 km/h
167 mph
259 km/h
161 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,286 kg
2,835 lb
1,286 kg
2,835 lb
1,286 kg
2,835 lb
1,286 kg
2,835 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
351 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,074 mm
160.4 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
351 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,074 mm
160.4 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
351 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,074 mm
160.4 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
351 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,074 mm
160.4 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
Range score
714 km
444 mi
714 km
444 mi
714 km
444 mi
714 km
444 mi
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
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 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 VI Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 311 hpVolkswagen Polo VI Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 269 hpVolkswagen Polo VI Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 244 hpVolkswagen Polo VI Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSI 207 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 VI Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 311 hp

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 64 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 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

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