VW Polo GTI vs VW Up GTI
| Category | VW Up GTI | VW Polo GTI (Mk VI) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 1.0 l R3 | 2.0 l R4 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 118 / 116 | 200 / 197 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 200 / 148 | 320 / 236 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 998 / 2200 | 1299 / 2864 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 118 / 117 | 154 / 152 |
| Average price | €18,000 | €25,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | VW Up GTI | VW Polo GTI (Mk VI) |
|---|---|---|
| Ring Knutstorp | 1:24.70 | 1:18.70 |
| Circuito Tazio Nuvolari | 1:46.89 | 1:37.62 |
| Contidrom (3.3 km) | 1:47.50 | 1:40.42 |
| Sachsenring | 1:53.20 | 1:43.80 |
| Mortefontaine | 2:02.19 | 1:45.25 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:25.10 | 1:18.60 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | VW Up GTI | VW Polo GTI (Mk VI) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 2.3 s | 2.0 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 3.5 s | 2.5 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 6.3 s | 4.2 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 8.7 s | 6.0 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 14.5 s | 10.1 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 24.6 s | 15.0 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 40.7 s | 20.5 s |
| 1/4 mile | 16.6 s | 14.3 s @ 97.3 mph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | VW Up GTI | VW Polo GTI (Mk VI) |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 5.3 s | 5.3 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 6.7 s | 7.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 6.7 s | 5.7 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 7.3 s | 7.7 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 9.3 s | 10.3 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 19.1 s | 12.8 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 22.0 s | 17.4 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 25.1 s | 24.5 s |
| 60 - 100 kph | 4.8 s | 3.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph | 6.1 s | 3.9 s |
General performance
| Category | VW Up GTI | VW Polo GTI (Mk VI) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 196 kph (122 mph) | 237 kph (147 mph) |
| 18m slalom | 63.3 kph (39.3 mph) | 68.9 kph (42.8 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 4.7 l/100 km (50 mpg US / 60 UK) | 4.9 l/100 km (48 mpg US / 58 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 34 m (113 ft) | 33 m (107 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 121 m (397 ft) | 141 m (463 ft) |
Summary
| Category | VW Up GTI | VW Polo GTI (Mk VI) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 76 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 45 | 100 |
| Overall | 64 | 100 |
Verdict
Polo GTI is the fastest by a huge margin.
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