were these cars available with manual gearboxes?
VW Polo GTI 1.4 TSI vs Skoda Fabia RS
| Category | Skoda Fabia RS | VW Polo GTI 1.4 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 179 / 177 | 179 / 177 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 250 / 184 | 250 / 184 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1264 / 2787 | 1207 / 2661 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 142 / 140 | 149 / 147 |
| Average price | €23,000 | €25,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Skoda Fabia RS | VW Polo GTI 1.4 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Megara | 1:15.96 | 1:15.35 |
| Sachsenring | 1:50.25 | 1:49.36 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:22.60 | 1:20.70 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Skoda Fabia RS | VW Polo GTI 1.4 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 2.0 s | 2.1 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 2.6 s | 2.6 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.9 s | 4.7 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.8 s | 6.6 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 10.9 s | 10.6 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 18.0 s | 17.2 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 24.5 s | 22.8 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 35.6 s | 29.9 s |
| Est. 1000 m | 30.5 s @ 191.0 kph | 29.2 s @ 195.0 kph |
| Est. 0 - 60 mph | 6.6 s | 6.2 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 17.3 s | 16.3 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.7 s @ 78.9 mph | 10.5 s @ 80.8 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 15.0 s | 14.9 s |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 26.7 s @ 115.0 mph | 25.6 s @ 116.8 mph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Skoda Fabia RS | VW Polo GTI 1.4 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 5.1 s | 4.8 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 6.4 s | 6.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 8.5 s | 8.0 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 15.3 s | 14.0 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 19.9 s | 17.7 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 29.6 s | 25.2 s |
General performance
| Category | Skoda Fabia RS | VW Polo GTI 1.4 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 226 kph (140 mph) | 229 kph (142 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.45 g (4 m/s²) | 0.47 g (5 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 64.0 kph (39.8 mph) | 66.3 kph (41.2 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 10.0 l/100 km (24 mpg US / 28 UK) | 9.8 l/100 km (24 mpg US / 29 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 36 m (119 ft) | 37 m (122 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Skoda Fabia RS | VW Polo GTI 1.4 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 96 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 86 | 100 |
| Overall | 92 | 100 |
Verdict
Polo GTI 1.4 TSI is the fastest by considerable margin.
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Acceleration graph
jeremyclarkson1 2y ago @jamesmay
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JGJIS2h3B0&t=222s
james, u have feet made of yolk?
