The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 (14 - 17) vs. VW Polo R WRC (13 - 13)
€ 13,600

€ 33,900

€ 13,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Polo 1.0 is 1.1 inches shorter and 0.2 inches taller.
Polo 1.0
Polo R WRC
57.6
66.2
74.8
57.4
66.2
74.8
66.2 in
Width
66.2 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.6 in
Height
57.4 in
97.2
156.4
97.1
157.5
156.4 in
Length
157.5 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Polo 1.0
Polo R WRC
2315 lb
Curb Weight
2919 lb
3461 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb

Weight Difference:
604 lb
20.69 %

General
Polo 1.0
Polo R WRC
6R
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Polo 1.0
Polo R WRC
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CHY*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
59 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Polo 1.0
59 hp
217 hp
Polo R WRC
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Polo 1.0
70 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Polo R WRC
Performance
Polo 1.0
Polo R WRC
100 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
15.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
705 ft
0.000 sec

Polo 1.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Polo R WRC
▶ REPLAY
39.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.45 lb/hp
Polo 1.0
39.24 lb/hp
13.45 lb/hp
Polo R WRC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.0
Polo R WRC
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Polo 1.0
47 mpg
31 mpg
Polo R WRC
37 mpg
city
23 mpg
56 mpg
highway
39 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
559 mi
Range
373 mi
Polo 1.0
559 mi
373 mi
Polo R WRC
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
142.1 kWh
Polo 1.0
94.8 kWh
142.1 kWh
Polo R WRC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.0
Polo R WRC
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
763 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.8 cu ft






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