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Volkswagen Polo VI · Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI

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Volkswagen Polo VI · Facelift 2021

GTI 2.0 TSI

207 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2021-present
VS

Volkswagen Polo VI

GTI 2.0 TSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Polo VI Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSI Dual-clutch

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Most powerful
    207 hp
    154 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    161 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 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
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSIDual-clutchVolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSIManual
Power
207hp154kW
200hp149kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,286kg2,835lb
1,250kg2,756lb
Gross weight
1,800kg3,968lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
73.6s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
76.0s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
25.3s
Calculated
26.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
249Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
256Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
635km395mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,074mm160in
4,067mm160in
Width
1,751mm69in
1,751mm69in
Height
1,431mm56in
1,438mm57in
Wheelbase
2,549mm100in
2,549mm100in
Front track
1,513mm60in
1,522mm60in
Rear track
1,496mm59in
1,496mm59in
Ground clearance-
143mm6in
Trunk volume
351L
305L
Max trunk volume
1,125L
1,079L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
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 Dual-clutchVolkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI ManualPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Polo VI Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSI Dual-clutch: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI Manual: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSIDual-clutch-1,500-4,500 rpm4,750 rpm
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSIManual4,900-6,000 rpm1,500-4,350 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSIDual-clutchVolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSIManual
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.3 s
26.1 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSIDual-clutch
207 hp
154 kW
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSIManual
200 hp
149 kW

Volkswagen Polo VI Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSI Dual-clutch has 7 hp more than Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI Manual.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI Manual and Volkswagen Polo VI Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSI Dual-clutch: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSIDual-clutch
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSIManual
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSIDual-clutch
1,286 kg
2,835 lb
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSIManual
1,250 kg
2,756 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSIDual-clutch
240 km/h
149 mph
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSIManual
240 km/h
149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSIDual-clutch6.5 s
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSIManual6.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Polo VI Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSI Dual-clutch and Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI Manual: 0.2 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 TSIDual-clutch
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSIManual
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Polo VI Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSI Dual-clutch and Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI Manual: 0.7 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSIDual-clutch
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSIManual
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSIDual-clutch
714 km
444 mi
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSIManual
635 km
395 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSIDual-clutch
207 hp
154 kW
6.5 s
240 km/h
149 mph
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSIManual
200 hp
149 kW
6.7 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 TSIDual-clutch
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
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSIManual
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
305 L
10.8 cu ft
Length
4,067 mm
160.1 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 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 TSIDual-clutch
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
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSIManual
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Volkswagen Polo VI Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSI Dual-clutch 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 TSIDual-clutch
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
6.5 s
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSIManual
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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 VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSIDual-clutch
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSIManual
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSIDual-clutchVolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSIManual
Power
207 hp
154 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.7 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,286 kg
2,835 lb
1,250 kg
2,756 lb
Fuel consumption
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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
305 L
10.8 cu ft
Length
4,067 mm
160.1 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
Range score
714 km
444 mi
635 km
395 mi
Trunk score
351 L
12.4 cu ft
305 L
10.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
Overall
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 Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSI Dual-clutchVolkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI Manual
Consumption5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.80 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.77 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used840 L222 US gal185 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,470 LC/year1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Polo VI Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSI Dual-clutch

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 79 km (49 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 46 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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