VW Polo GTI 1.4 TSI vs BMW 120d
| Category | BMW 120d (F20) | VW Polo GTI 1.4 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 184 / 181 | 179 / 177 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 380 / 280 | 250 / 184 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1345 / 2965 | 1207 / 2661 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 137 / 135 | 149 / 147 |
Lap Times
| Track | BMW 120d (F20) | VW Polo GTI 1.4 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Vairano Handling Course | 1:27.54 | 1:25.94 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:20.10 | 1:20.70 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | BMW 120d (F20) | VW Polo GTI 1.4 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 7.2 s | 6.6 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 25.2 s | 22.8 s |
| Est. 0 - 60 mph | 6.8 s | 6.2 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 19.1 s | 16.3 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.7 s @ 78.9 mph | 10.5 s @ 80.8 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 15.3 s | 14.9 s |
General performance
| Category | BMW 120d (F20) | VW Polo GTI 1.4 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 228 kph (142 mph) | 229 kph (142 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 5.6 l/100 km (42 mpg US / 50 UK) | 9.8 l/100 km (24 mpg US / 29 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 40 m (132 ft) | 37 m (122 ft) |
Summary
| Category | BMW 120d (F20) | VW Polo GTI 1.4 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 98 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 82 | 100 |
| Overall | 92 | 100 |
Verdict
Polo GTI 1.4 TSI is the fastest by considerable margin.
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