The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR (17 - 19) vs. VW Polo R WRC (13 - 13)
€ 16,500

€ 33,900

€ 16,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Polo 1.6 TDI SCR is 2.1 inches longer, 2.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Polo R WRC.
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Polo R WRC
56.9
68.9
77.3
57.4
66.2
74.8
68.9 in
Width
66.2 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
56.9 in
Height
57.4 in
100.4
159.6
97.1
157.5
159.6 in
Length
157.5 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Polo R WRC
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2919 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb

Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.32 %

General
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Polo R WRC
AW
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Polo R WRC
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DGT*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
79 hp
at 2700 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
79 hp
217 hp
Polo R WRC
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
170 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Polo R WRC
Performance
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Polo R WRC
109 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

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

Polo R WRC
▶ REPLAY
35.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.45 lb/hp
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
35.72 lb/hp
13.45 lb/hp
Polo R WRC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Polo R WRC
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
64 mpg
31 mpg
Polo R WRC
53 mpg
city
23 mpg
71 mpg
highway
39 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
672 mi
Range
373 mi
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
672 mi
373 mi
Polo R WRC
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).
142.1 kWh
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
76.1 kWh
142.1 kWh
Polo R WRC
Euro 6c
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Polo R WRC
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
763 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.8 cu ft






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