The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18)
€ 19,900

€ 24,000

€ 19,900
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 TSI is 0.6 inches shorter and 0.3 inches taller.
Polo 1.0 TSI
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 TSI
Polo GTI
2624 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3660 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
12.19 %

General
Polo 1.0 TSI
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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Polo 1.0 TSI
Polo GTI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DKR*
Engine Code
*DKZ*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4400 rpm
Polo 1.0 TSI
114 hp
197 hp
Polo GTI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Polo 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Polo GTI
Performance
Polo 1.0 TSI
Polo GTI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

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

Polo GTI
▶ REPLAY
23.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.16 lb/hp
Polo 1.0 TSI
23.02 lb/hp
15.16 lb/hp
Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.0 TSI
Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Polo 1.0 TSI
50 mpg
40 mpg
Polo GTI
42 mpg
city
31 mpg
56 mpg
highway
48 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
529 mi
Range
421 mi
Polo 1.0 TSI
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 TSI
89 kWh
111.8 kWh
Polo GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.0 TSI
Polo GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 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