The Comparative Analysis :

VW Polo GTI DSG (14 - 17) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (11 - 14)

€ 24,000
VW Polo GTI DSG (14 - 17) Polo GTI
€ 17,400
 VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (11 - 14) Polo 1.2 TSI
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,400

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI
57.1
Blueprint VW Polo GTI DSG (14 - 17)
66.2
74.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (11 - 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 DSG (14 - 17)
97.2
156.8
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (11 - 14)
97.2
156.3
156.8 in
Length
156.3 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Polo GTI
Polo 1.2 TSI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2489 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3549 lb
VW Polo GTI DSG (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
333 lb
11.8 %
VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (11 - 14)

General

Polo GTI
Polo 1.2 TSI
6R
Generation
6R
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Polo GTI
Polo 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DAJ*
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4500 rpm
Polo GTI
189 hp
89 hp
Polo 1.2 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Polo GTI
236 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Polo 1.2 TSI

Performance

Polo GTI
Polo 1.2 TSI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Polo GTI

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Polo 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
14.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.97 lb/hp
Polo GTI
14.93 lb/hp
27.97 lb/hp
Polo 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Polo GTI
Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Polo GTI
42 mpg
44 mpg
Polo 1.2 TSI
33 mpg
city
34 mpg
50 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
500 mi
Range
528 mi
Polo GTI
500 mi
528 mi
Polo 1.2 TSI
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).
100.4 kWh
Polo GTI
106.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
Polo 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Polo GTI
Polo 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1060 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft