The Comparative Analysis :

VW Polo GTI (14 - 17) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14)

€ 22,500
VW Polo GTI (14 - 17) Polo GTI
€ 19,000
 VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14) Polo 1.6 TDI
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000

ⓘ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 0.5 inches longer and 1.4 inches lower.
Polo GTI
Polo 1.6 TDI
57.1
Blueprint VW Polo GTI (14 - 17)
66.2
74.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14)
66.2
74.8
66.2 in
Width
66.2 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.1 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Polo GTI (14 - 17)
97.2
156.8
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14)
97.2
156.3
156.8 in
Length
156.3 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Polo GTI
Polo 1.6 TDI
2804 lb
Curb Weight
2599 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3704 lb
VW Polo GTI (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
205 lb
7.31 %
VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14)

General

Polo GTI
Polo 1.6 TDI
6R
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Polo GTI
Polo 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DAJ*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Polo GTI
189 hp
89 hp
Polo 1.6 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Polo GTI
236 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Polo 1.6 TDI

Performance

Polo GTI
Polo 1.6 TDI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Polo GTI

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Polo 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
14.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.2 lb/hp
Polo GTI
14.84 lb/hp
29.2 lb/hp
Polo 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Polo GTI
Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Polo GTI
39 mpg
55 mpg
Polo 1.6 TDI
31 mpg
city
45 mpg
46 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
466 mi
Range
651 mi
Polo GTI
466 mi
651 mi
Polo 1.6 TDI
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).
88.5 kWh
Polo GTI
113.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Polo GTI
Polo 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
966 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft