The Comparative Analysis :

VW Polo GTI (14 - 17) vs. VW Polo R WRC (13 - 13)

€ 22,500
VW Polo GTI (14 - 17) Polo GTI
€ 33,900
 VW Polo R WRC (13 - 13) Polo R WRC
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900

ⓘ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 is 0.7 inches shorter and 0.3 inches lower.
Polo GTI
Polo R WRC
57.1
Blueprint VW Polo GTI (14 - 17)
66.2
74.8
57.4
Blueprint VW Polo R WRC (13 - 13)
66.2
74.8
66.2 in
Width
66.2 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.1 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Polo GTI (14 - 17)
97.2
156.8
Blueprint VW Polo R WRC (13 - 13)
97.1
157.5
156.8 in
Length
157.5 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Polo GTI
Polo R WRC
2804 lb
Curb Weight
2919 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3682 lb
VW Polo GTI (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.94 %
VW Polo R WRC (13 - 13)

General

Polo GTI
Polo R WRC
6R
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Polo GTI
Polo R WRC
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DAJ*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Polo GTI
189 hp
217 hp
Polo R WRC
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Polo GTI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Polo R WRC

Performance

Polo GTI
Polo R WRC
147 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Polo GTI

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Polo R WRC

▶ REPLAY
14.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.45 lb/hp
Polo GTI
14.84 lb/hp
13.45 lb/hp
Polo R WRC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Polo GTI
Polo R WRC
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Polo GTI
39 mpg
31 mpg
Polo R WRC
31 mpg
city
23 mpg
46 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
466 mi
Range
373 mi
Polo GTI
466 mi
373 mi
Polo R WRC
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).
142.1 kWh
Polo GTI
113.6 kWh
142.1 kWh
Polo R WRC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Polo GTI
Polo R WRC
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
966 lb
Maximum Payload
763 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.8 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft