The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI DSG (14 - 17) vs. Mazda 2 1.5 Automatic (10 - 15)
€ 24,000
€ 18,100
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,100
ⓘ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 3.3 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Mazda 2 1.5.
VW Polo GTI
Mazda 2 1.5
57.1
66.2
74.8
58.1
66.7
74.6
66.2 in
Width
66.7 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.6 in
57.1 in
Height
58.1 in
97.2
156.8
98
153.5
156.8 in
Length
153.5 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
98 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo GTI
Mazda 2 1.5
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2348 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3296 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
16.8 %
General
VW Polo GTI
Mazda 2 1.5
6R
Generation
DE
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Polo GTI
Mazda 2 1.5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DAJ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
102 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo GTI
189 hp
102 hp
Mazda 2 1.5
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
98 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo GTI
236 lb‑ft
98 lb‑ft
Mazda 2 1.5
Performance
VW Polo GTI
Mazda 2 1.5
147 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 2 1.5
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14.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.02 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
14.93 lb/hp
23.02 lb/hp
Mazda 2 1.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
Mazda 2 1.5
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Polo GTI
42 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 2 1.5
33 mpg
city
29 mpg
50 mpg
highway
44 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
500 mi
Range
424 mi
VW Polo GTI
500 mi
424 mi
Mazda 2 1.5
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Polo GTI
106.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mazda 2 1.5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
Mazda 2 1.5
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
22.3 cu ft
