The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 5-door GTI DSG (10 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.0 MPI (17 - 18)
€ 23,700
€ 13,000
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,000
ⓘ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 GTI is 3 inches shorter, 2.7 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Polo 1.0 MPI.
Polo GTI
Polo 1.0 MPI
57.2
66.2
74.8
56.9
68.9
77.3
66.2 in
Width
68.9 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
57.2 in
Height
56.9 in
97.2
156.5
100.4
159.6
156.5 in
Length
159.6 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Polo GTI
Polo 1.0 MPI
2798 lb
Curb Weight
2436 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3549 lb
Weight Difference:
362 lb
12.94 %
General
Polo GTI
Polo 1.0 MPI
6R
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Polo GTI
Polo 1.0 MPI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
*DFN*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
178 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
64 hp
at 5100 rpm
Polo GTI
178 hp
64 hp
Polo 1.0 MPI
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Polo GTI
184 lb‑ft
70 lb‑ft
Polo 1.0 MPI
Performance
Polo GTI
Polo 1.0 MPI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
102 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Polo GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
705 ft
0.000 sec
Polo 1.0 MPI
▶ REPLAY
15.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
38.06 lb/hp
Polo GTI
15.72 lb/hp
38.06 lb/hp
Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo GTI
Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Polo GTI
40 mpg
50 mpg
Polo 1.0 MPI
31 mpg
city
40 mpg
46 mpg
highway
57 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
474 mi
Range
529 mi
Polo GTI
474 mi
529 mi
Polo 1.0 MPI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
89 kWh
Polo GTI
111.8 kWh
89 kWh
Polo 1.0 MPI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo GTI
Polo 1.0 MPI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
