The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TSI DSG (11 - 14) vs. VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18)
€ 18,100
€ 24,000
€ 18,100
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 TSI is 3.8 inches shorter, 2.7 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Polo GTI.
Polo 1.2 TSI
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 TSI
Polo GTI
2489 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3549 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
498 lb
16.67 %
General
Polo 1.2 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
*DKZ*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4400 rpm
Polo 1.2 TSI
89 hp
197 hp
Polo GTI
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 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
27.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.16 lb/hp
Polo 1.2 TSI
27.97 lb/hp
15.16 lb/hp
Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.2 TSI
Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Polo 1.2 TSI
44 mpg
40 mpg
Polo GTI
34 mpg
city
31 mpg
53 mpg
highway
48 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
528 mi
Range
421 mi
Polo 1.2 TSI
528 mi
421 mi
Polo GTI
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
111.8 kWh
Polo 1.2 TSI
100.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
Polo GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.2 TSI
Polo GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1060 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
