The Comparative Analysis :

VW Polo 1.0 (14 - 17) vs. VW Polo GTI (14 - 17)

€ 14,400
VW Polo 1.0 (14 - 17) Polo 1.0
€ 22,500
 VW Polo GTI (14 - 17) Polo GTI
€ 14,400
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Polo 1.0 is 0.4 inches shorter and 0.5 inches taller.
Polo 1.0
Polo GTI
57.6
Blueprint VW Polo 1.0 (14 - 17)
66.2
74.8
57.1
Blueprint VW Polo GTI (14 - 17)
66.2
74.8
66.2 in
Width
66.2 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.6 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint VW Polo 1.0 (14 - 17)
97.2
156.4
Blueprint VW Polo GTI (14 - 17)
97.2
156.8
156.4 in
Length
156.8 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Polo 1.0
Polo GTI
2315 lb
Curb Weight
2804 lb
3461 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3770 lb
VW Polo 1.0 (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
489 lb
17.44 %
VW Polo GTI (14 - 17)

General

Polo 1.0
Polo GTI
6R
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Polo 1.0
Polo GTI
Straight-three gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHY*
Engine Code
*DAJ*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
74 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
Polo 1.0
74 hp
189 hp
Polo GTI
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Polo 1.0
70 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Polo GTI

Performance

Polo 1.0
Polo GTI
107 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
14.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

653 ft
0.000 sec

Polo 1.0

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Polo GTI

▶ REPLAY
31.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.84 lb/hp
Polo 1.0
31.28 lb/hp
14.84 lb/hp
Polo GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Polo 1.0
Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Polo 1.0
46 mpg
39 mpg
Polo GTI
37 mpg
city
31 mpg
53 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
548 mi
Range
466 mi
Polo 1.0
548 mi
466 mi
Polo GTI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
113.6 kWh
Polo 1.0
96.6 kWh
113.6 kWh
Polo GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Polo 1.0
Polo GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
966 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft