The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V (11 - 12) vs. VW Polo 5-door GTI DSG (10 - 14)
€ 14,300
€ 23,700
€ 14,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 1.4 8V is 3.4 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Polo GTI.
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V
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 1.4 8V
VW Polo GTI
2546 lb
Curb Weight
2798 lb
3439 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
251 lb
8.97 %
General
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V
VW Polo GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
955 A1.000
Engine Code
*CTH*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
78 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6200 rpm
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V
78 hp
178 hp
VW Polo GTI
85 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V
85 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI
Performance
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V
VW Polo GTI
103 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
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32.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.72 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V
32.64 lb/hp
15.72 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V
42 mpg
40 mpg
VW Polo GTI
32 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
500 mi
Range
474 mi
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V
500 mi
474 mi
VW Polo GTI
Environmental Impact
106.1 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 1.4 8V
106.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8V
VW Polo GTI
3
Doors
5
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
