The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17) vs. VW Polo R WRC (13 - 13)
€ 19,600

€ 33,900

€ 19,600
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Polo 1.4 TDI BMT is 1.1 inches shorter and 0.2 inches taller.
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Polo R WRC
57.6
66.2
74.8
57.4
66.2
74.8
66.2 in
Width
66.2 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.6 in
Height
57.4 in
97.2
156.4
97.1
157.5
156.4 in
Length
157.5 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Polo R WRC
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2919 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb

Weight Difference:
351 lb
12.02 %

General
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Polo R WRC
6R
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 1.4 TDI BMT
Polo R WRC
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUT*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
104 hp
217 hp
Polo R WRC
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Polo R WRC
Performance
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Polo R WRC
121 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Polo R WRC
▶ REPLAY
24.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.45 lb/hp
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
24.69 lb/hp
13.45 lb/hp
Polo R WRC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Polo R WRC
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
60 mpg
31 mpg
Polo R WRC
53 mpg
city
23 mpg
65 mpg
highway
39 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
717 mi
Range
373 mi
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
717 mi
373 mi
Polo R WRC
Environmental Impact
80.3 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 1.4 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
142.1 kWh
Polo R WRC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
161 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Polo R WRC
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
763 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.8 cu ft






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