VW Polo GTI 1.8 vs VW Polo GTI
| Category | VW Polo GTI 1.8 | VW Polo GTI (Mk VI) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 1.8 l R4 | 2.0 l R4 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 192 / 189 | 200 / 197 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 250 / 184 | 320 / 236 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1242 / 2738 | 1299 / 2864 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 155 / 152 | 154 / 152 |
| Average price | €24,000 | €25,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | VW Polo GTI 1.8 | VW Polo GTI (Mk VI) |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:19.00 | 1:18.60 |
| Autozeitung test track | 1:45.10 | 1:47.00 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | VW Polo GTI 1.8 | VW Polo GTI (Mk VI) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 2.1 s | 2.0 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 2.6 s | 2.5 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.3 s | 2.9 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.8 s | 4.2 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.2 s | 6.0 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 8.6 s | 8.2 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 9.7 s | 10.1 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 11.2 s | 11.2 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 14.7 s | 15.0 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 19.4 s | 20.5 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 26.8 s | 22.4 s |
| 100 m | 6.6 s @ 101.3 kph | 6.1 s @ 101.8 kph |
| 1000 m | 26.8 s @ 196.8 kph | 26.4 s @ 195.3 kph |
| Est. 0 - 60 mph | 6.0 s | 5.9 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.3 s @ 83.3 mph | 10.3 s @ 82.6 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 14.6 s | 14.3 s @ 97.3 mph |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 24.0 s @ 121.8 mph | 24.6 s @ 119.3 mph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | VW Polo GTI 1.8 | VW Polo GTI (Mk VI) |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 4.5 s | 5.3 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 5.1 s | 7.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 5.2 s | 5.7 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 5.8 s | 7.7 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 7.0 s | 10.3 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 12.0 s | 12.8 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 14.4 s | 17.4 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 18.1 s | 24.5 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 5.3 s | 5.3 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 21.0 s | 22.1 s |
General performance
| Category | VW Polo GTI 1.8 | VW Polo GTI (Mk VI) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 236 kph (147 mph) | 237 kph (147 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.49 g (5 m/s²) | 0.49 g (5 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 70.8 kph (44.0 mph) | 68.9 kph (42.8 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 7.2 l/100 km (33 mpg US / 39 UK) | 4.9 l/100 km (48 mpg US / 58 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 34 m (112 ft) | 33 m (107 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 148 m (486 ft) | 141 m (463 ft) |
Summary
| Category | VW Polo GTI 1.8 | VW Polo GTI (Mk VI) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 98 |
| Straight line speed | 94 | 100 |
| Overall | 99 | 100 |
Verdict
There is no clear winner in this comparison.
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