The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14) vs. Skoda Fabia RS DSG (10 - 14)
€ 22,900

€ 22,300

€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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 VW Polo GTI is 2.1 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the Skoda Fabia RS.
VW Polo GTI
Skoda Fabia RS
57.2
66.2
74.8
58.7
64.6
72.5
66.2 in
Width
64.6 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
72.5 in
57.2 in
Height
58.7 in
97.2
156.5
96.6
158.6
156.5 in
Length
158.6 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
96.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo GTI
Skoda Fabia RS
2798 lb
Curb Weight
2906 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3788 lb

Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.72 %

General
VW Polo GTI
Skoda Fabia RS
6R
Generation
5J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Polo GTI
Skoda Fabia RS
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Polo GTI
178 hp
178 hp
Skoda Fabia RS
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Polo GTI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Fabia RS
Performance
VW Polo GTI
Skoda Fabia RS
142 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Fabia RS
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15.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.33 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
15.72 lb/hp
16.33 lb/hp
Skoda Fabia RS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
Skoda Fabia RS
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Polo GTI
40 mpg
38 mpg
Skoda Fabia RS
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
46 mpg
highway
45 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
474 mi
Range
451 mi
VW Polo GTI
474 mi
451 mi
Skoda Fabia RS
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).
117.5 kWh
VW Polo GTI
111.8 kWh
117.5 kWh
Skoda Fabia RS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
Skoda Fabia RS
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
882 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft








27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft