The Comparative Analysis :

VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TDI (10 - 14) vs. VW Polo GTI (14 - 17)

€ 15,300
VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TDI (10 - 14) Polo 1.2 TDI
€ 22,500
 VW Polo GTI (14 - 17) Polo GTI
€ 15,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

ⓘ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 1.2 TDI is 0.5 inches shorter and 0.5 inches taller.
Polo 1.2 TDI
Polo GTI
57.6
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TDI (10 - 14)
66.2
74.8
57.1
Blueprint VW Polo GTI (14 - 17)
66.2
74.8
66.2 in
Width
66.2 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.6 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TDI (10 - 14)
97.2
156.3
Blueprint VW Polo GTI (14 - 17)
97.2
156.8
156.3 in
Length
156.8 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Polo 1.2 TDI
Polo GTI
2496 lb
Curb Weight
2804 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3770 lb
VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TDI (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
11.02 %
VW Polo GTI (14 - 17)

General

Polo 1.2 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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Polo 1.2 TDI
Polo GTI
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFW*
Engine Code
*DAJ*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
74 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
Polo 1.2 TDI
74 hp
189 hp
Polo GTI
133 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Polo 1.2 TDI
133 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Polo GTI

Performance

Polo 1.2 TDI
Polo GTI
106 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

633 ft
0.000 sec

Polo 1.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Polo GTI

▶ REPLAY
33.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.84 lb/hp
Polo 1.2 TDI
33.73 lb/hp
14.84 lb/hp
Polo GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Polo 1.2 TDI
Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Polo 1.2 TDI
62 mpg
39 mpg
Polo GTI
51 mpg
city
31 mpg
71 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
736 mi
Range
466 mi
Polo 1.2 TDI
736 mi
466 mi
Polo GTI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
113.6 kWh
Polo 1.2 TDI
78.2 kWh
113.6 kWh
Polo GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Polo 1.2 TDI
Polo GTI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1076 lb
Maximum Payload
966 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft