The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.4 DSG (09 - 14) vs. VW Polo 5-door GTI DSG (14 - 17)
€ 17,900
€ 24,800
€ 17,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 1.4 is 0.5 inches shorter and 1.4 inches taller.
Polo 1.4
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 1.4
Polo GTI
2359 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3417 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
16.41 %
General
Polo 1.4
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Polo 1.4
Polo GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CGG*
Engine Code
*DAJ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
84 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
Polo 1.4
84 hp
189 hp
Polo GTI
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Polo 1.4
97 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Polo GTI
Performance
Polo 1.4
Polo GTI
110 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Polo 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Polo GTI
▶ REPLAY
28.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.93 lb/hp
Polo 1.4
28.08 lb/hp
14.93 lb/hp
Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.4
Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Polo 1.4
41 mpg
42 mpg
Polo GTI
31 mpg
city
33 mpg
50 mpg
highway
50 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
482 mi
Range
500 mi
Polo 1.4
482 mi
500 mi
Polo GTI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
106.1 kWh
Polo 1.4
109.9 kWh
106.1 kWh
Polo GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.4
Polo GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
