The Comparative Analysis :

VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)

€ 24,000
VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18) Polo GTI
€ 18,400
VW Polo 1.0 TSI (17 - 18) Polo 1.0 TSI
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400

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 0.6 inches longer and 0.3 inches lower.
Polo GTI
Polo 1.0 TSI
56.6
Blueprint VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18)
68.9
77.3
56.9
Blueprint VW Polo 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18)
100.4
160.1
Blueprint VW Polo 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)
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 TSI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2546 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3571 lb
VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
14.76 %
VW Polo 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)

General

Polo GTI
Polo 1.0 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Polo GTI
Polo 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DKZ*
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
197 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Polo GTI
197 hp
114 hp
Polo 1.0 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Polo GTI
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Polo 1.0 TSI

Performance

Polo GTI
Polo 1.0 TSI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Polo GTI

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Polo 1.0 TSI

 REPLAY
15.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.33 lb/hp
Polo GTI
15.16 lb/hp
22.33 lb/hp
Polo 1.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Polo GTI
Polo 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Polo GTI
40 mpg
51 mpg
Polo 1.0 TSI
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
48 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
421 mi
Range
541 mi
Polo GTI
421 mi
541 mi
Polo 1.0 TSI
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).
87.2 kWh
Polo GTI
111.8 kWh
87.2 kWh
Polo 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Polo GTI
Polo 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft