The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 5-door GTI (14 - 17) vs. VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14)
€ 23,300

€ 22,900

€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900
ⓘ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 GTI 5-door is 0.3 inches longer and 0.1 inches lower.
Polo GTI 5-door
Polo GTI DSG
57.1
66.2
74.8
57.2
66.2
74.8
66.2 in
Width
66.2 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.1 in
Height
57.2 in
97.2
156.8
97.2
156.5
156.8 in
Length
156.5 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Polo GTI 5-door
Polo GTI DSG
2804 lb
Curb Weight
2798 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb

Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.25 %

General
Polo GTI 5-door
Polo GTI DSG
6R
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Polo GTI 5-door
Polo GTI DSG
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*DAJ*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6200 rpm
Polo GTI 5-door
189 hp
178 hp
Polo GTI DSG
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Polo GTI 5-door
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Polo GTI DSG
Performance
Polo GTI 5-door
Polo GTI DSG
147 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Polo GTI 5-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Polo GTI DSG
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14.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.72 lb/hp
Polo GTI 5-door
14.84 lb/hp
15.72 lb/hp
Polo GTI DSG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo GTI 5-door
Polo GTI DSG
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Polo GTI 5-door
39 mpg
40 mpg
Polo GTI DSG
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
46 mpg
highway
46 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
466 mi
Range
474 mi
Polo GTI 5-door
466 mi
474 mi
Polo GTI DSG
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
111.8 kWh
Polo GTI 5-door
113.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
Polo GTI DSG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo GTI 5-door
Polo GTI DSG
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
966 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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