The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 TGI (Gasoline) (17 - 20) vs. VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18)
€ 19,800

€ 24,000

€ 19,800
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 TGI is 0.6 inches shorter and 0.3 inches taller.
Polo 1.0 TGI
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 TGI
Polo GTI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
7 %

General
Polo 1.0 TGI
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 TGI
Polo GTI
Straight-three engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DBY*
Engine Code
*DKZ*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4400 rpm
Polo 1.0 TGI
89 hp
197 hp
Polo GTI
118 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Polo 1.0 TGI
118 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Polo GTI
Performance
Polo 1.0 TGI
Polo GTI
114 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

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

Polo GTI
▶ REPLAY
31.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.16 lb/hp
Polo 1.0 TGI
31.21 lb/hp
15.16 lb/hp
Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.0 TGI
Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Polo 1.0 TGI
49 mpg
40 mpg
Polo GTI
38 mpg
city
31 mpg
59 mpg
highway
48 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
518 mi
Range
421 mi
Polo 1.0 TGI
518 mi
421 mi
Polo GTI
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).
111.8 kWh
Polo 1.0 TGI
90.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
Polo GTI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.0 TGI
Polo GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft






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