The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 MPI (17 - 18) vs. VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18)
€ 14,000

€ 24,000

€ 14,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 MPI is 0.6 inches shorter and 0.3 inches taller.
Polo 1.0 MPI
Polo GTI
56.9
68.9
77.3
56.6
68.9
77.3
68.9 in
Width
68.9 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
56.9 in
Height
56.6 in
100.4
159.6
100.4
160.1
159.6 in
Length
160.1 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Polo 1.0 MPI
Polo GTI
2436 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3549 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
551 lb
18.44 %

General
Polo 1.0 MPI
Polo GTI
AW
Generation
AW
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Polo 1.0 MPI
Polo GTI
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CHY*
Engine Code
*DKZ*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
74 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4400 rpm
Polo 1.0 MPI
74 hp
197 hp
Polo GTI
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Polo 1.0 MPI
70 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Polo GTI
Performance
Polo 1.0 MPI
Polo GTI
106 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec

Polo 1.0 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Polo GTI
▶ REPLAY
32.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.16 lb/hp
Polo 1.0 MPI
32.92 lb/hp
15.16 lb/hp
Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.0 MPI
Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Polo 1.0 MPI
50 mpg
40 mpg
Polo GTI
40 mpg
city
31 mpg
57 mpg
highway
48 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
529 mi
Range
421 mi
Polo 1.0 MPI
529 mi
421 mi
Polo GTI
Environmental Impact
89 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
Polo 1.0 MPI
89 kWh
111.8 kWh
Polo GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.0 MPI
Polo GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft








31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft