The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 2 1.5 Automatic (10 - 15) vs. VW Polo GTI (14 - 17)
€ 18,100

€ 22,500

€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 Mazda 2 1.5 is 3.3 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and an inch taller than the VW Polo GTI.
Mazda 2 1.5
VW Polo GTI
58.1
66.7
74.6
57.1
66.2
74.8
66.7 in
Width
66.2 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
58.1 in
Height
57.1 in
98
153.5
97.2
156.8
153.5 in
Length
156.8 in
98 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 2 1.5
VW Polo GTI
2348 lb
Curb Weight
2804 lb
3296 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb

Weight Difference:
456 lb
16.26 %

General
Mazda 2 1.5
VW Polo GTI
DE
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 2 1.5
VW Polo GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DAJ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
102 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 2 1.5
102 hp
189 hp
VW Polo GTI
98 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mazda 2 1.5
98 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI
Performance
Mazda 2 1.5
VW Polo GTI
106 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 2 1.5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI
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23.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.84 lb/hp
Mazda 2 1.5
23.02 lb/hp
14.84 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 2 1.5
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mazda 2 1.5
37 mpg
39 mpg
VW Polo GTI
29 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
46 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
424 mi
Range
466 mi
Mazda 2 1.5
424 mi
466 mi
VW Polo GTI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
113.6 kWh
Mazda 2 1.5
119.4 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 2 1.5
VW Polo GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
966 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






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