The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR (17 - 19) vs. VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18)
€ 16,500

€ 24,000

€ 16,500
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 SCR is 0.6 inches shorter and 0.3 inches taller.
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Polo GTI
56.9
68.9
77.3
56.6
68.9
77.3
68.9 in
Width
68.9 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
56.9 in
Height
56.6 in
100.4
159.6
100.4
160.1
159.6 in
Length
160.1 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Polo GTI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.52 %

General
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Polo GTI
AW
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Polo GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DGT*
Engine Code
*DKZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
79 hp
at 2700 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4400 rpm
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
79 hp
197 hp
Polo GTI
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
170 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Polo GTI
Performance
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Polo GTI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Polo GTI
▶ REPLAY
35.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.16 lb/hp
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
35.72 lb/hp
15.16 lb/hp
Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
64 mpg
40 mpg
Polo GTI
53 mpg
city
31 mpg
71 mpg
highway
48 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
672 mi
Range
421 mi
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
672 mi
421 mi
Polo GTI
Environmental Impact
76.1 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 1.6 TDI SCR
76.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
Polo GTI
Euro 6c
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Polo GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft








31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft