The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo R WRC (13 - 13) vs. VW Polo 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 33,900

€ 19,900

€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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 R WRC is 2.1 inches shorter, 2.7 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Polo 1.0 TSI.
Polo R WRC
Polo 1.0 TSI
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 TSI
2919 lb
Curb Weight
2624 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3660 lb

Weight Difference:
295 lb
10.11 %

General
Polo R WRC
Polo 1.0 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Polo R WRC
Polo 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Polo R WRC
217 hp
114 hp
Polo 1.0 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Polo R WRC
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Polo 1.0 TSI
Performance
Polo R WRC
Polo 1.0 TSI
151 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

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

Polo 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
13.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.02 lb/hp
Polo R WRC
13.45 lb/hp
23.02 lb/hp
Polo 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo R WRC
Polo 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Polo R WRC
31 mpg
50 mpg
Polo 1.0 TSI
23 mpg
city
42 mpg
39 mpg
highway
56 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
373 mi
Range
529 mi
Polo R WRC
373 mi
529 mi
Polo 1.0 TSI
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).
89 kWh
Polo R WRC
142.1 kWh
89 kWh
Polo 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo R WRC
Polo 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
763 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
5.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft






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