The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.2 (09 - 14)
€ 24,000
€ 13,700
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Polo GTI is 3.8 inches longer, 2.7 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Polo 1.2.
Polo GTI
Polo 1.2
56.6
68.9
77.3
58.5
66.2
74.8
68.9 in
Width
66.2 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
56.6 in
Height
58.5 in
100.4
160.1
97.2
156.3
160.1 in
Length
156.3 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Polo GTI
Polo 1.2
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2352 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3417 lb
Weight Difference:
635 lb
21.26 %
General
Polo GTI
Polo 1.2
AW
Generation
6R
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 1.2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DKZ*
Engine Code
*CGP*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
197 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
69 hp
at 5400 rpm
Polo GTI
197 hp
69 hp
Polo 1.2
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Polo GTI
236 lb‑ft
83 lb‑ft
Polo 1.2
Performance
Polo GTI
Polo 1.2
147 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Polo GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
Polo 1.2
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15.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.09 lb/hp
Polo GTI
15.16 lb/hp
34.09 lb/hp
Polo 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo GTI
Polo 1.2
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Polo GTI
40 mpg
43 mpg
Polo 1.2
31 mpg
city
32 mpg
48 mpg
highway
52 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
421 mi
Range
508 mi
Polo GTI
421 mi
508 mi
Polo 1.2
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).
104.1 kWh
Polo GTI
111.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
Polo 1.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo GTI
Polo 1.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1065 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
