The Comparative Analysis :
Abarth Grande Punto Esseesse (08 - 10) vs. VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14)
€ 23,100
€ 22,900
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Abarth Grande Punto is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the VW Polo GTI.
Abarth Grande Punto
VW Polo GTI
58.7
68
75.8
57.2
66.2
74.8
68 in
Width
66.2 in
75.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
58.7 in
Height
57.2 in
98.8
159.1
97.2
156.5
159.1 in
Length
156.5 in
98.8 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Abarth Grande Punto
VW Polo GTI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2798 lb
3671 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.71 %
General
Abarth Grande Punto
VW Polo GTI
ZAF 199
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Abarth Grande Punto
VW Polo GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
199 A8.000
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6200 rpm
Abarth Grande Punto
178 hp
178 hp
VW Polo GTI
201 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Abarth Grande Punto
201 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI
Performance
Abarth Grande Punto
VW Polo GTI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Abarth Grande Punto
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
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15.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.72 lb/hp
Abarth Grande Punto
15.61 lb/hp
15.72 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Abarth Grande Punto
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Abarth Grande Punto
35 mpg
40 mpg
VW Polo GTI
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
418 mi
Range
474 mi
Abarth Grande Punto
418 mi
474 mi
VW Polo GTI
Environmental Impact
127 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
111.8 kWh
Abarth Grande Punto
127 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Abarth Grande Punto
VW Polo GTI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
