The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo R WRC (13 - 13) vs. VW Polo 1.0 MPI (18 - 19)
€ 33,900

€ 13,700

€ 33,900
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 slightly. The Polo R WRC is 2.1 inches shorter, 2.7 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Polo 1.0 MPI.
Polo R WRC
Polo 1.0 MPI
57.4
66.2
74.8
56.9
68.9
77.3
66.2 in
Width
68.9 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
57.4 in
Height
56.9 in
97.1
157.5
100.4
159.6
157.5 in
Length
159.6 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Polo R WRC
Polo 1.0 MPI
2919 lb
Curb Weight
2480 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3395 lb

Weight Difference:
439 lb
15.04 %

General
Polo R WRC
Polo 1.0 MPI
6R
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Polo R WRC
Polo 1.0 MPI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDL*
Engine Code
*DFN*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
64 hp
at 5100 rpm
Polo R WRC
217 hp
64 hp
Polo 1.0 MPI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
69 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Polo R WRC
258 lb‑ft
69 lb‑ft
Polo 1.0 MPI
Performance
Polo R WRC
Polo 1.0 MPI
151 mph
Maximum Speed
102 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
16.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Polo R WRC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec

Polo 1.0 MPI
▶ REPLAY
13.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
38.75 lb/hp
Polo R WRC
13.45 lb/hp
38.75 lb/hp
Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo R WRC
Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Polo R WRC
31 mpg
49 mpg
Polo 1.0 MPI
23 mpg
city
40 mpg
39 mpg
highway
57 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
373 mi
Range
518 mi
Polo R WRC
373 mi
518 mi
Polo 1.0 MPI
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
90.9 kWh
Polo R WRC
142.1 kWh
90.9 kWh
Polo 1.0 MPI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Polo R WRC
Polo 1.0 MPI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
763 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
5.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft






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