The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo MiTo 0.9 8V Turbo TwinAir (13 - 18) vs. VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14)
€ 18,100

€ 22,900

€ 18,100
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Alfa Romeo MiTo 0.9 8V Turbo TwinAir is 3.4 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Polo GTI.
Alfa Romeo MiTo 0.9 8V Turbo TwinAir
VW Polo GTI
56.9
67.7
76.4
57.2
66.2
74.8
67.7 in
Width
66.2 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
56.9 in
Height
57.2 in
98.9
160
97.2
156.5
160 in
Length
156.5 in
98.9 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo MiTo 0.9 8V Turbo TwinAir
VW Polo GTI
2657 lb
Curb Weight
2798 lb
3549 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb

Weight Difference:
141 lb
5.04 %

General
Alfa Romeo MiTo 0.9 8V Turbo TwinAir
VW Polo GTI
Typ 955
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo MiTo 0.9 8V Turbo TwinAir
VW Polo GTI
Straight-twin gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
199 B6.000
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
2
Cylinders
4
0.9 L / 44 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6200 rpm
Alfa Romeo MiTo 0.9 8V Turbo TwinAir
104 hp
178 hp
VW Polo GTI
107 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Alfa Romeo MiTo 0.9 8V Turbo TwinAir
107 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI
Performance
Alfa Romeo MiTo 0.9 8V Turbo TwinAir
VW Polo GTI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo MiTo 0.9 8V Turbo TwinAir
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI
▶ REPLAY
25.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.72 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo MiTo 0.9 8V Turbo TwinAir
25.55 lb/hp
15.72 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo MiTo 0.9 8V Turbo TwinAir
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Alfa Romeo MiTo 0.9 8V Turbo TwinAir
56 mpg
40 mpg
VW Polo GTI
47 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
665 mi
Range
474 mi
Alfa Romeo MiTo 0.9 8V Turbo TwinAir
665 mi
474 mi
VW Polo GTI
Environmental Impact
79.5 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
Alfa Romeo MiTo 0.9 8V Turbo TwinAir
79.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo MiTo 0.9 8V Turbo TwinAir
VW Polo GTI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







26.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft