The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18) vs. VW Polo R WRC (13 - 13)
€ 24,000

€ 33,900

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Polo GTI is 2.6 inches longer, 2.7 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Polo R WRC.
Polo GTI
Polo R WRC
56.6
68.9
77.3
57.4
66.2
74.8
68.9 in
Width
66.2 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
56.6 in
Height
57.4 in
100.4
160.1
97.1
157.5
160.1 in
Length
157.5 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Polo GTI
Polo R WRC
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2919 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb

Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.28 %

General
Polo GTI
Polo R WRC
AW
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Polo GTI
Polo R WRC
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DKZ*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Polo GTI
197 hp
217 hp
Polo R WRC
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Polo GTI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Polo R WRC
Performance
Polo GTI
Polo R WRC
147 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Polo GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Polo R WRC
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15.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.45 lb/hp
Polo GTI
15.16 lb/hp
13.45 lb/hp
Polo R WRC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo GTI
Polo R WRC
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Polo GTI
40 mpg
31 mpg
Polo R WRC
31 mpg
city
23 mpg
48 mpg
highway
39 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
421 mi
Range
373 mi
Polo GTI
421 mi
373 mi
Polo R WRC
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).
142.1 kWh
Polo GTI
111.8 kWh
142.1 kWh
Polo R WRC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo GTI
Polo R WRC
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
763 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.8 cu ft






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