The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 5-door GTI DSG (10 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 23,700
€ 16,700
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,700
ⓘ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 is 0.2 inches longer and 1.3 inches lower.
Polo GTI
Polo 1.2 TSI
57.2
66.2
74.8
58.5
66.2
74.8
66.2 in
Width
66.2 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.2 in
Height
58.5 in
97.2
156.5
97.2
156.3
156.5 in
Length
156.3 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Polo GTI
Polo 1.2 TSI
2798 lb
Curb Weight
2429 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3483 lb
Weight Difference:
368 lb
13.15 %
General
Polo GTI
Polo 1.2 TSI
6R
Generation
6R
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 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
178 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4500 rpm
Polo GTI
178 hp
89 hp
Polo 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Polo GTI
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Polo 1.2 TSI
Performance
Polo GTI
Polo 1.2 TSI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Polo GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Polo 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
15.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.29 lb/hp
Polo GTI
15.72 lb/hp
27.29 lb/hp
Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo GTI
Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Polo GTI
40 mpg
46 mpg
Polo 1.2 TSI
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
46 mpg
highway
53 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
474 mi
Range
548 mi
Polo GTI
474 mi
548 mi
Polo 1.2 TSI
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).
96.6 kWh
Polo GTI
111.8 kWh
96.6 kWh
Polo 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo GTI
Polo 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
