The Comparative Analysis :

VW Polo R WRC (13 - 13) vs. VW Polo GTI OPF DSG (18 - 20)

€ 33,900
VW Polo R WRC (13 - 13) Polo R WRC
€ 25,200
 VW Polo GTI OPF DSG (18 - 20) Polo GTI OPF
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200

ⓘ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 2.6 inches shorter, 2.7 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Polo GTI OPF.
Polo R WRC
Polo GTI OPF
57.4
Blueprint VW Polo R WRC (13 - 13)
66.2
74.8
56.6
Blueprint VW Polo GTI OPF DSG (18 - 20)
68.9
77.3
66.2 in
Width
68.9 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
57.4 in
Height
56.6 in
Blueprint VW Polo R WRC (13 - 13)
97.1
157.5
Blueprint VW Polo GTI OPF DSG (18 - 20)
100.4
160.1
157.5 in
Length
160.1 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Polo R WRC
Polo GTI OPF
2919 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Polo R WRC (13 - 13)
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.28 %
VW Polo GTI OPF DSG (18 - 20)

General

Polo R WRC
Polo GTI OPF
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Polo R WRC
Polo GTI OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*DKZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4400 rpm
Polo R WRC
217 hp
197 hp
Polo GTI OPF
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Polo R WRC
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Polo GTI OPF

Performance

Polo R WRC
Polo GTI OPF
151 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Polo R WRC

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Polo GTI OPF

▶ REPLAY
13.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.16 lb/hp
Polo R WRC
13.45 lb/hp
15.16 lb/hp
Polo GTI OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Polo R WRC
Polo GTI OPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Polo R WRC
31 mpg
39 mpg
Polo GTI OPF
23 mpg
city
32 mpg
39 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
373 mi
Range
408 mi
Polo R WRC
373 mi
408 mi
Polo GTI OPF
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).
115.6 kWh
Polo R WRC
142.1 kWh
115.6 kWh
Polo GTI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Polo R WRC
Polo GTI OPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
763 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
5.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft