The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI OPF DSG (18 - 20) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 10)
€ 25,200
€ 14,800
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,800
ⓘ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 OPF is 3.8 inches longer, 2.7 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Polo 1.6 TDI.
Polo GTI OPF
Polo 1.6 TDI
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 OPF
Polo 1.6 TDI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2551 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
437 lb
14.63 %
General
Polo GTI OPF
Polo 1.6 TDI
AW
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Polo GTI OPF
Polo 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DKZ*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 4000 rpm
Polo GTI OPF
197 hp
74 hp
Polo 1.6 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Polo GTI OPF
236 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
Polo 1.6 TDI
Performance
Polo GTI OPF
Polo 1.6 TDI
148 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Polo GTI OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
Polo 1.6 TDI
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15.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.47 lb/hp
Polo GTI OPF
15.16 lb/hp
34.47 lb/hp
Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo GTI OPF
Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Polo GTI OPF
39 mpg
56 mpg
Polo 1.6 TDI
32 mpg
city
46 mpg
44 mpg
highway
65 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
408 mi
Range
665 mi
Polo GTI OPF
408 mi
665 mi
Polo 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
86.4 kWh
Polo GTI OPF
115.6 kWh
86.4 kWh
Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo GTI OPF
Polo 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
