The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.0 MPI (17 - 18)
€ 24,000

€ 13,000

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,000
ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer and 0.3 inches lower.
Polo GTI
Polo 1.0 MPI
56.6
68.9
77.3
56.9
68.9
77.3
68.9 in
Width
68.9 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
56.6 in
Height
56.9 in
100.4
160.1
100.4
159.6
160.1 in
Length
159.6 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Polo GTI
Polo 1.0 MPI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2436 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3549 lb

Weight Difference:
551 lb
18.44 %

General
Polo GTI
Polo 1.0 MPI
AW
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Polo GTI
Polo 1.0 MPI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DKZ*
Engine Code
*DFN*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
197 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
64 hp
at 5100 rpm
Polo GTI
197 hp
64 hp
Polo 1.0 MPI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Polo GTI
236 lb‑ft
70 lb‑ft
Polo 1.0 MPI
Performance
Polo GTI
Polo 1.0 MPI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
102 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Polo GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
705 ft
0.000 sec

Polo 1.0 MPI
▶ REPLAY
15.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
38.06 lb/hp
Polo GTI
15.16 lb/hp
38.06 lb/hp
Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo GTI
Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Polo GTI
40 mpg
50 mpg
Polo 1.0 MPI
31 mpg
city
40 mpg
48 mpg
highway
57 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
421 mi
Range
529 mi
Polo GTI
421 mi
529 mi
Polo 1.0 MPI
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).
89 kWh
Polo GTI
111.8 kWh
89 kWh
Polo 1.0 MPI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo GTI
Polo 1.0 MPI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft