The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 (09 - 14) vs. VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18)
€ 13,700
€ 24,000
€ 13,700
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Polo 1.2 is 3.8 inches shorter, 2.7 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Polo GTI.
Polo 1.2
Polo GTI
58.5
66.2
74.8
56.6
68.9
77.3
66.2 in
Width
68.9 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
58.5 in
Height
56.6 in
97.2
156.3
100.4
160.1
156.3 in
Length
160.1 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Polo 1.2
Polo GTI
2352 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3417 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
635 lb
21.26 %
General
Polo 1.2
Polo GTI
6R
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 1.2
Polo GTI
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CGP*
Engine Code
*DKZ*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
69 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4400 rpm
Polo 1.2
69 hp
197 hp
Polo GTI
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Polo 1.2
83 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Polo GTI
Performance
Polo 1.2
Polo GTI
103 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
Polo 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Polo GTI
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34.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.16 lb/hp
Polo 1.2
34.09 lb/hp
15.16 lb/hp
Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.2
Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Polo 1.2
43 mpg
40 mpg
Polo GTI
32 mpg
city
31 mpg
52 mpg
highway
48 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
508 mi
Range
421 mi
Polo 1.2
508 mi
421 mi
Polo GTI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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 1.2
104.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
Polo GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.2
Polo GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1065 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
