Porsche Boxster vs VW Polo GTI 1.4 TSI vs VW Polo GTI 1.8
| Category | Polo GTI 1.4 | Polo GTI 1.8 | Boxster |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps) | 179 | 192 | 228 |
| Max torque (Nm) | 250 | 250 | 260 |
| Curb weight (kg) | 1207 | 1242 | 1334 |
| Power / tonne (ps) | 149 | 155 | 171 |
| Average price (€) | 25k | 24k | 42k |
Lap Times
| Track | Polo GTI 1.4 | Polo GTI 1.8 | Boxster |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:20.70 | 1:19.00 | 1:19.40 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Polo GTI 1.4 | Polo GTI 1.8 | Boxster |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.7 s | 4.8 s | 4.5 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.6 s | 6.2 s | 6.2 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 10.6 s | 9.7 s | 9.9 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 17.2 s | 14.7 s | 14.4 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 22.8 s | 19.4 s | 18.6 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 29.9 s | 26.8 s | 24.3 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 6.2 s | 5.8 s | 10.9 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 25.2 s | 21.0 s | 19.0 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.5 s | 10.3 s | 10.2 s |
| 1/4 mile | 14.9 s | 14.6 s | 14.2 s |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 25.6 s | 24.0 s | 23.9 s |
General performance
| Category | Polo GTI 1.4 | Polo GTI 1.8 | Boxster |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 229 kph | 236 kph | 255 kph |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.47 g | 0.49 g | 0.50 g |
| 18m slalom | 66.3 kph | 70.8 kph | 63.9 kph |
| Fuel economy | 9.8 l/100 km | 7.2 l/100 km | 7.5 l/100 km |
| 100 kph - 0 | 37 m | 34 m | 36 m |
Summary
| Category | Polo GTI 1.4 | Polo GTI 1.8 | Boxster |
|---|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 94 | 100 | 98 |
| Straight line speed | 72 | 90 | 100 |
| Overall | 86 | 97 | 100 |
Verdict
Boxster is the fastest by a small margin.
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