The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI (14 - 17) vs. VW Polo 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 22,500
€ 19,900
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Polo GTI is 2.8 inches shorter, 2.7 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Polo 1.0 TSI.
Polo GTI
Polo 1.0 TSI
57.1
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
57.1 in
Height
56.9 in
97.2
156.8
100.4
159.6
156.8 in
Length
159.6 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Polo GTI
Polo 1.0 TSI
2804 lb
Curb Weight
2624 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3660 lb
Weight Difference:
181 lb
6.45 %
General
Polo GTI
Polo 1.0 TSI
6R
Generation
AW
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
Polo 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DAJ*
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Polo GTI
189 hp
114 hp
Polo 1.0 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Polo GTI
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Polo 1.0 TSI
Performance
Polo GTI
Polo 1.0 TSI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Polo GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Polo 1.0 TSI
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14.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.02 lb/hp
Polo GTI
14.84 lb/hp
23.02 lb/hp
Polo 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo GTI
Polo 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Polo GTI
39 mpg
50 mpg
Polo 1.0 TSI
31 mpg
city
42 mpg
46 mpg
highway
56 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
466 mi
Range
529 mi
Polo GTI
466 mi
529 mi
Polo 1.0 TSI
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).
89 kWh
Polo GTI
113.6 kWh
89 kWh
Polo 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo GTI
Polo 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
966 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
