The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI DSG (14 - 17) vs. VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI (10 - 14)
€ 24,000

€ 19,800

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Polo GTI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the CrossPolo 1.6 TDI.
Polo GTI
CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
57.1
66.2
74.8
58.6
66.9
74.8
66.2 in
Width
66.9 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.1 in
Height
58.6 in
97.2
156.8
97.2
157
156.8 in
Length
157 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Polo GTI
CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2692 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb

Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.61 %

General
Polo GTI
CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
6R
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Polo GTI
CrossPolo 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
CrossPolo 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
CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Performance
Polo GTI
CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Polo GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
14.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.25 lb/hp
Polo GTI
14.93 lb/hp
30.25 lb/hp
CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo GTI
CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Polo GTI
42 mpg
55 mpg
CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
33 mpg
city
43 mpg
50 mpg
highway
64 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
500 mi
Range
651 mi
Polo GTI
500 mi
651 mi
CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
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).
88.5 kWh
Polo GTI
106.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo GTI
CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
990 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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