The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 14) vs. VW Polo GTI DSG (14 - 17)
€ 18,300
€ 24,000
€ 18,300
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 1.6 TDI is 0.5 inches shorter and 1.4 inches taller.
Polo 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Polo GTI
2551 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
271 lb
9.6 %
General
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo GTI
6R
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*DAJ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
Polo 1.6 TDI
89 hp
189 hp
Polo GTI
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Polo 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Polo GTI
Performance
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo GTI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Polo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Polo GTI
▶ REPLAY
28.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.93 lb/hp
Polo 1.6 TDI
28.66 lb/hp
14.93 lb/hp
Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Polo 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
42 mpg
Polo GTI
46 mpg
city
33 mpg
65 mpg
highway
50 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
665 mi
Range
500 mi
Polo 1.6 TDI
665 mi
500 mi
Polo GTI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
106.1 kWh
Polo 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
106.1 kWh
Polo GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 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
