The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 MPI (18 - ..) vs. Abarth Grande Punto Esseesse (08 - 10)
€ 14,300

€ 23,100

€ 14,300
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€ 23,100
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Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Polo 1.0 MPI is 0.5 inches longer, an inch wider and 1.7 inches lower than the Abarth Grande Punto.
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Abarth Grande Punto
56.9
68.9
77.3
58.7
68
75.8
68.9 in
Width
68 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.8 in
56.9 in
Height
58.7 in
100.4
159.6
98.8
159.1
159.6 in
Length
159.1 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
98.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Abarth Grande Punto
2480 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3505 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3671 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
10.73 %

General
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Abarth Grande Punto
AW
Generation
ZAF 199
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
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Abarth Grande Punto
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DSG*
Engine Code
199 A8.000
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
79 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
79 hp
178 hp
Abarth Grande Punto
69 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
201 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
69 lb‑ft
201 lb‑ft
Abarth Grande Punto
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Abarth Grande Punto
106 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
15.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
702 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Abarth Grande Punto
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31.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.61 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
31.39 lb/hp
15.61 lb/hp
Abarth Grande Punto
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Abarth Grande Punto
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
49 mpg
35 mpg
Abarth Grande Punto
39 mpg
city
25 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
518 mi
Range
418 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
518 mi
418 mi
Abarth Grande Punto
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
127 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
90.9 kWh
127 kWh
Abarth Grande Punto
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
211 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Abarth Grande Punto
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft







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