The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TSI (11 - 14) vs. VW Polo GTI (14 - 17)
€ 16,700
€ 22,500
€ 16,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI is 0.5 inches shorter and 1.4 inches taller.
Polo 1.2 TSI
Polo GTI
58.5
66.2
74.8
57.1
66.2
74.8
66.2 in
Width
66.2 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
58.5 in
Height
57.1 in
97.2
156.3
97.2
156.8
156.3 in
Length
156.8 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Polo 1.2 TSI
Polo GTI
2429 lb
Curb Weight
2804 lb
3483 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
13.37 %
General
Polo 1.2 TSI
Polo GTI
6R
Generation
6R
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Polo 1.2 TSI
Polo GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CJZ*
Engine Code
*DAJ*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
89 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
Polo 1.2 TSI
89 hp
189 hp
Polo GTI
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Polo 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Polo GTI
Performance
Polo 1.2 TSI
Polo GTI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Polo 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Polo GTI
▶ REPLAY
27.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.84 lb/hp
Polo 1.2 TSI
27.29 lb/hp
14.84 lb/hp
Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.2 TSI
Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Polo 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
39 mpg
Polo GTI
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
53 mpg
highway
46 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
548 mi
Range
466 mi
Polo 1.2 TSI
548 mi
466 mi
Polo GTI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
113.6 kWh
Polo 1.2 TSI
96.6 kWh
113.6 kWh
Polo GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.2 TSI
Polo GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 lb
Maximum Payload
966 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
