The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo R WRC (13 - 13) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.0 BMT (14 - 17)
€ 33,900
€ 13,000
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Polo R WRC is 1.1 inches longer and 0.2 inches lower.
Polo R WRC
Polo 1.0 BMT
57.4
66.2
74.8
57.6
66.2
74.8
66.2 in
Width
66.2 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
57.4 in
Height
57.6 in
97.1
157.5
97.2
156.4
157.5 in
Length
156.4 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Polo R WRC
Polo 1.0 BMT
2919 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3461 lb
Weight Difference:
593 lb
20.32 %
General
Polo R WRC
Polo 1.0 BMT
6R
Generation
6R
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 BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDL*
Engine Code
*CHY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
59 hp
at 5000 rpm
Polo R WRC
217 hp
59 hp
Polo 1.0 BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Polo R WRC
258 lb‑ft
70 lb‑ft
Polo 1.0 BMT
Performance
Polo R WRC
Polo 1.0 BMT
151 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Polo R WRC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
705 ft
0.000 sec
Polo 1.0 BMT
▶ REPLAY
13.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
39.42 lb/hp
Polo R WRC
13.45 lb/hp
39.42 lb/hp
Polo 1.0 BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo R WRC
Polo 1.0 BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Polo R WRC
31 mpg
50 mpg
Polo 1.0 BMT
23 mpg
city
41 mpg
39 mpg
highway
57 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
373 mi
Range
595 mi
Polo R WRC
373 mi
595 mi
Polo 1.0 BMT
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 BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo R WRC
Polo 1.0 BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
763 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
5.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






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
















