The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 14) vs. VW Polo GTI OPF (18 - 19)
€ 18,100

€ 23,600

€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Polo 1.6 TDI is 3.8 inches shorter, 2.7 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Polo GTI OPF.
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo GTI OPF
58.5
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
58.5 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 1.6 TDI
Polo GTI OPF
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
3660 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
12.08 %

General
Polo 1.6 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 manual transmission
Engine
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo GTI OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*DKZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4400 rpm
Polo 1.6 TDI
104 hp
197 hp
Polo GTI OPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Polo 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Polo GTI OPF
Performance
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo GTI OPF
117 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

Polo GTI OPF
▶ REPLAY
24.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.83 lb/hp
Polo 1.6 TDI
24.69 lb/hp
14.83 lb/hp
Polo GTI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo GTI OPF
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Polo 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
37 mpg
Polo GTI OPF
46 mpg
city
29 mpg
65 mpg
highway
46 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
665 mi
Range
395 mi
Polo 1.6 TDI
665 mi
395 mi
Polo GTI OPF
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
119.4 kWh
Polo 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
Polo GTI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo GTI OPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft








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