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Volkswagen Polo VI GTI R5 1.6 · Stage 3vsVolkswagen Polo VI GTI R5 1.6 · Stage 2vsVolkswagen Polo VI GTI R5 1.6 · Stage 1vsVolkswagen Polo VI GTI R5 1.6

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

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Volkswagen Polo VI

GTI R5 1.6 (Stage 3)

408 hp1614 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2018-present
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Volkswagen Polo VI

GTI R5 1.6 (Stage 2)

354 hp1614 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2018-present
VS

Volkswagen Polo VI

GTI R5 1.6 (Stage 1)

321 hp1614 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2018-present
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Volkswagen Polo VI

GTI R5 1.6

272 hp1614 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2018-present

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Polo VI GTI R5 1.6 (Stage 3) 408 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    234 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    408 hp
    304 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,230 kg
    2,712 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    332 hp/t
    247 kW/t
    3.0 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best performance score
    81/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6 (Stage 3)408 hpVolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6 (Stage 2)354 hpVolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6 (Stage 1)321 hpVolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6272 hp
Power
408hp304kW+136 hp
354hp264kW+82 hp
321hp239kW+49 hp
272hp203kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft+220 Nm
540Nm398lb-ft+140 Nm
488Nm360lb-ft+88 Nm
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,230kg2,712lb
1,230kg2,712lb
1,230kg2,712lb
1,230kg2,712lb
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
+24 km/h
224 km/h
139 mph
+14 km/h
218 km/h
135 mph
+8 km/h
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
27.2s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph-7.9 s
Calculated
29.8s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph-5.3 s
Calculated
31.6s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph-3.5 s
Calculated
35.1s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.2s-0.9 s
3.5s-0.6 s
3.7s-0.4 s
4.1s
0-200 km/h
11.2s-11.1 s
Calculated
14.0s-8.4 s
Calculated
16.5s-5.9 s
Calculated
22.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.0s-0.9 s
Calculated
3.3s-0.6 s
Calculated
3.5s-0.4 s
Calculated
3.9s
Calculated
Quarter mile
11.1s-1.4 s
Calculated
11.6s-0.9 s
Calculated
11.9s-0.5 s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
332hp/t247kW/t150hp/1000 lb
Calculated
287hp/t214kW/t130hp/1000 lb
Calculated
261hp/t195kW/t118hp/1000 lb
Calculated
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
504Nm/t337lb-ft/ton
Calculated
439Nm/t294lb-ft/ton
Calculated
397Nm/t265lb-ft/ton
Calculated
325Nm/t218lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
1,614cc98cu in
1,614cc98cu in
1,614cc98cu in
1,614cc98cu in
Length
4,067mm160in
4,067mm160in
4,067mm160in
4,067mm160in
Width
1,942mm76in
1,942mm76in
1,942mm76in
1,942mm76in
Height
1,372mm54in
1,372mm54in
1,372mm54in
1,372mm54in
Wheelbase
2,540mm100in
2,540mm100in
2,540mm100in
2,540mm100in
Front track
1,837mm72in
1,837mm72in
1,837mm72in
1,837mm72in
Rear track
1,837mm72in
1,837mm72in
1,837mm72in
1,837mm72in
Doors
5
5
5
5

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Polo VI GTI R5 1.6 (Stage 3) 408 hpVolkswagen Polo VI GTI R5 1.6 (Stage 2) 354 hpVolkswagen Polo VI GTI R5 1.6 (Stage 1) 321 hpVolkswagen Polo VI GTI R5 1.6 272 hpPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Polo VI GTI R5 1.6 (Stage 3) 408 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Polo VI GTI R5 1.6 (Stage 2) 354 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Polo VI GTI R5 1.6 (Stage 1) 321 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Polo VI GTI R5 1.6 272 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6 (Stage 3)408 hp5,500 rpm4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6 (Stage 2)354 hp5,500 rpm4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6 (Stage 1)321 hp5,500 rpm4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6272 hp5,500 rpm4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6 (Stage 3)408 hpVolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6 (Stage 2)354 hpVolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6 (Stage 1)321 hpVolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6272 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.0 s
3.3 s
3.5 s
3.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.2 s
3.5 s
3.7 s
4.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.2 s
14.0 s
16.5 s
22.3 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
1.9 s
1.9 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
4.8 s
5.0 s
5.1 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.2 s
7.5 s
7.7 s
8.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.3 s
9.7 s
10.0 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.1 s
11.6 s
11.9 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
199 km/h
124 mph
189 km/h
118 mph
183 km/h
114 mph
175 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6 (Stage 3)408 hp
408 hp
304 kW
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6 (Stage 2)354 hp
354 hp
264 kW
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6 (Stage 1)321 hp
321 hp
239 kW
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6272 hp
272 hp
203 kW

Volkswagen Polo VI GTI R5 1.6 (Stage 3) 408 hp has 136 hp more than Volkswagen Polo VI GTI R5 1.6 272 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Polo VI GTI R5 1.6 272 hp and Volkswagen Polo VI GTI R5 1.6 (Stage 3) 408 hp: 136 hp (101 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6 (Stage 3)408 hp
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6 (Stage 2)354 hp
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6 (Stage 1)321 hp
488 Nm
360 lb-ft
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6272 hp
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6 (Stage 3)408 hp
1,230 kg
2,712 lb
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6 (Stage 2)354 hp
1,230 kg
2,712 lb
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6 (Stage 1)321 hp
1,230 kg
2,712 lb
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6272 hp
1,230 kg
2,712 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 VIGTI R5 1.6 (Stage 3)408 hp
234 km/h
145 mph
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6 (Stage 2)354 hp
224 km/h
139 mph
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6 (Stage 1)321 hp
218 km/h
135 mph
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6272 hp
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6 (Stage 3)408 hp3.2 s
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6 (Stage 2)354 hp3.5 s
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6 (Stage 1)321 hp3.7 s
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6272 hp4.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Polo VI GTI R5 1.6 (Stage 3) 408 hp and Volkswagen Polo VI GTI R5 1.6 272 hp: 0.9 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Volkswagen Polo VI GTI R5 1.6 (Stage 2) 354 hp and Volkswagen Polo VI GTI R5 1.6 (Stage 1) 321 hp, separated by only 0.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6 (Stage 3)408 hp
332 hp/t
247 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6 (Stage 2)354 hp
287 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6 (Stage 1)321 hp
261 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6272 hp
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6 (Stage 3)408 hp
408 hp
304 kW
3.2 s
234 km/h
145 mph
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6 (Stage 2)354 hp
354 hp
264 kW
3.5 s
224 km/h
139 mph
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6 (Stage 1)321 hp
321 hp
239 kW
3.7 s
218 km/h
135 mph
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6272 hp
272 hp
203 kW
4.1 s
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 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 VIGTI R5 1.6 (Stage 3)408 hp
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h3.2 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats5 doors
Trunk-
Length
4,067 mm
160.1 in
Height
1,372 mm
54.0 in
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6 (Stage 2)354 hp
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats5 doors
Trunk-
Length
4,067 mm
160.1 in
Height
1,372 mm
54.0 in
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6 (Stage 1)321 hp
Power
321 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats5 doors
Trunk-
Length
4,067 mm
160.1 in
Height
1,372 mm
54.0 in
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6272 hp
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Doors/seats5 doors
Trunk-
Length
4,067 mm
160.1 in
Height
1,372 mm
54.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6 (Stage 3)408 hpVolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6 (Stage 2)354 hpVolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6 (Stage 1)321 hpVolkswagenPolo VIGTI R5 1.6272 hp
Power
408 hp
304 kW
354 hp
264 kW
321 hp
239 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
488 Nm
360 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.2 s
3.5 s
3.7 s
4.1 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Lightness
1,230 kg
2,712 lb
1,230 kg
2,712 lb
1,230 kg
2,712 lb
1,230 kg
2,712 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats5 doors
Trunk-
Length
4,067 mm
160.1 in
Height
1,372 mm
54.0 in
Doors/seats5 doors
Trunk-
Length
4,067 mm
160.1 in
Height
1,372 mm
54.0 in
Doors/seats5 doors
Trunk-
Length
4,067 mm
160.1 in
Height
1,372 mm
54.0 in
Doors/seats5 doors
Trunk-
Length
4,067 mm
160.1 in
Height
1,372 mm
54.0 in
Power-to-weight score
332 hp/t
247 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
287 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
261 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Polo VI GTI R5 1.6 (Stage 3) 408 hp

  • Has 54 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 44 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

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