The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14) vs. VW Polo R WRC (13 - 13)
€ 19,000
€ 33,900
€ 19,000
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 a little. Both cars are the same width, but the Polo 1.6 TDI is 1.2 inches shorter and 1.1 inches taller.
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo R WRC
58.5
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
58.5 in
Height
57.4 in
97.2
156.3
97.1
157.5
156.3 in
Length
157.5 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo R WRC
2599 lb
Curb Weight
2919 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
10.96 %
General
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo R WRC
6R
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo R WRC
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Polo 1.6 TDI
89 hp
217 hp
Polo R WRC
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Polo 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Polo R WRC
Performance
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo R WRC
112 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Polo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Polo R WRC
▶ REPLAY
29.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.45 lb/hp
Polo 1.6 TDI
29.2 lb/hp
13.45 lb/hp
Polo R WRC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo R WRC
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Polo 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
31 mpg
Polo R WRC
45 mpg
city
23 mpg
64 mpg
highway
39 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
651 mi
Range
373 mi
Polo 1.6 TDI
651 mi
373 mi
Polo R WRC
Environmental Impact
88.5 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
88.5 kWh
142.1 kWh
Polo R WRC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo R WRC
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 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
