The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 TSI (17 - 18) vs. VW Polo R WRC (13 - 13)
€ 17,200

€ 33,900

€ 17,200
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Polo 1.0 TSI is 2.1 inches longer, 2.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Polo R WRC.
Polo 1.0 TSI
Polo R WRC
56.9
68.9
77.3
57.4
66.2
74.8
68.9 in
Width
66.2 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
56.9 in
Height
57.4 in
100.4
159.6
97.1
157.5
159.6 in
Length
157.5 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Polo 1.0 TSI
Polo R WRC
2524 lb
Curb Weight
2919 lb
3616 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb

Weight Difference:
395 lb
13.53 %

General
Polo 1.0 TSI
Polo R WRC
AW
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 TSI
Polo R WRC
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DKL*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Polo 1.0 TSI
94 hp
217 hp
Polo R WRC
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Polo 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Polo R WRC
Performance
Polo 1.0 TSI
Polo R WRC
116 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Polo 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Polo R WRC
▶ REPLAY
26.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.45 lb/hp
Polo 1.0 TSI
26.85 lb/hp
13.45 lb/hp
Polo R WRC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.0 TSI
Polo R WRC
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Polo 1.0 TSI
53 mpg
31 mpg
Polo R WRC
43 mpg
city
23 mpg
62 mpg
highway
39 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
565 mi
Range
373 mi
Polo 1.0 TSI
565 mi
373 mi
Polo R WRC
Environmental Impact
83.4 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 TSI
83.4 kWh
142.1 kWh
Polo R WRC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.0 TSI
Polo R WRC
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
763 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.8 cu ft






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