The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TDI (10 - 14) vs. VW Polo GTI OPF DSG (18 - 20)
€ 15,300

€ 25,200

€ 15,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 1.2 TDI is 3.8 inches shorter, 2.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Polo GTI OPF.
Polo 1.2 TDI
Polo GTI OPF
57.6
66.2
74.8
56.6
68.9
77.3
66.2 in
Width
68.9 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
57.6 in
Height
56.6 in
97.2
156.3
100.4
160.1
156.3 in
Length
160.1 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Polo 1.2 TDI
Polo GTI OPF
2496 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
492 lb
16.47 %

General
Polo 1.2 TDI
Polo GTI OPF
6R
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 1.2 TDI
Polo GTI OPF
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CFW*
Engine Code
*DKZ*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
74 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4400 rpm
Polo 1.2 TDI
74 hp
197 hp
Polo GTI OPF
133 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Polo 1.2 TDI
133 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Polo GTI OPF
Performance
Polo 1.2 TDI
Polo GTI OPF
106 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

Polo 1.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Polo GTI OPF
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33.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.16 lb/hp
Polo 1.2 TDI
33.73 lb/hp
15.16 lb/hp
Polo GTI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.2 TDI
Polo GTI OPF
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Polo 1.2 TDI
62 mpg
39 mpg
Polo GTI OPF
51 mpg
city
32 mpg
71 mpg
highway
44 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
736 mi
Range
408 mi
Polo 1.2 TDI
736 mi
408 mi
Polo GTI OPF
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).
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).
115.6 kWh
Polo 1.2 TDI
78.2 kWh
115.6 kWh
Polo GTI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.2 TDI
Polo GTI OPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1076 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft








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