Impressive track performance by the little brother
VW Golf GTI Performance vs VW Polo GTI
| Category | VW Polo GTI (Mk VI) | Golf GTI Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 2.0 l R4 | 2.0 l R4 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 200 / 197 | 245 / 242 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 320 / 236 | 370 / 273 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1299 / 2864 | 1397 / 3080 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 154 / 152 | 175 / 173 |
| Average price | €25,000 | €35,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | VW Polo GTI (Mk VI) | Golf GTI Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:18.60 | 1:18.50 |
| Contidrom (3.3 km) | 1:40.42 | 1:39.71 |
| Sachsenring | 1:43.80 | 1:43.56 |
| Autozeitung test track | 1:47.00 | 1:47.20 |
| Serres Racing Circuit | 1:38.13 | 1:35.89 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | VW Polo GTI (Mk VI) | Golf GTI Performance |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 2.0 s | 2.3 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 2.5 s | 2.6 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.2 s | 4.6 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.0 s | 6.2 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 10.1 s | 9.4 s |
| 0 - 150 kph | 13.2 s | 12.0 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 15.0 s | 13.8 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 20.5 s | 17.7 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 22.4 s | 22.5 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.3 s @ 82.6 mph | 10.2 s @ 83.9 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 14.3 s @ 97.3 mph | 14.4 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | VW Polo GTI (Mk VI) | Golf GTI Performance |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 5.3 s | 4.9 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 7.2 s | 5.8 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 5.7 s | 5.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 7.7 s | 6.3 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 10.3 s | 7.6 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 12.8 s | 12.0 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 17.4 s | 14.8 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 24.5 s | 18.7 s |
| 60 - 100 kph | 3.2 s | 2.8 s |
| 60 - 160 kph | 12.5 s | 11.0 s |
| 80 - 120 kph | 3.9 s | 3.8 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 22.1 s | 16.3 s |
General performance
| Category | VW Polo GTI (Mk VI) | Golf GTI Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 237 kph (147 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.49 g (5 m/s²) | 0.49 g (5 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 68.9 kph (42.8 mph) | 70.1 kph (43.6 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 4.9 l/100 km (48 mpg US / 58 UK) | 6.6 l/100 km (36 mpg US / 43 UK) |
| 50 kph - 0 | 8 m (26 ft) | 9 m (29 ft) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 33 m (107 ft) | 33 m (110 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 141 m (463 ft) | 140 m (460 ft) |
Summary
| Category | VW Polo GTI (Mk VI) | Golf GTI Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 98 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 88 | 100 |
| Overall | 94 | 100 |
Verdict
Golf GTI Performance is the fastest by a small margin.
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