Episode 368 - Comparison: Volkswagen Golf GTI vs Volkswagen Polo GTI

Date of broadcast: 05 October 2016
Volkswagen Golf GTI
Engine: In-line four-cylinder, 1 984 cc, turbo
Power: 162 kW @ 4 500 - 6 200 rpm
Torque: 350 Nm @ 1 500 - 4 400 rpm
Power-to-weight ratio: 117,05 kW/ton
Gearbox: Six-speed dual-clutch, FWD
Wheels/tyres: 18-inch alloy, 225/40 R18 tyres
0-100 km/h: 6,5 sec
Top speed: 244 km/h
Fuel tank capacity: 50 litres
Fuel consumption (claimed): 6,4 litres/100 km
Operating range (claimed): 780 km
CO2 emissions 148 g/km
Pros:A classic hot hatch that’s still getting better.
Cons:Almost too unassuming.
Retail price: R488 600
Price as tested: R530 490
Volkswagen Polo GTI
Engine: In-line four-cylinder, 1 798 cc, turbo
Power: 141 kW @ 5 400 - 6 200 rpm
Torque: 320 Nm @ 1 450 - 4 400 rpm
Power-to-weight ratio: 122,95 kW/ton
Gearbox: Six-speed manual, FWD
Wheels/tyres: 17-inch alloy, 215/40 R17 tyres
0-100 km/h: 6,7 sec
Top speed: 236 km/h
Fuel tank capacity: 45 litres
Fuel consumption (claimed): 5,6 litres/100 km
Operating range (claimed): 780 km
CO2 emissions: 148 g/km
Pros: Arguably more GTI than the Golf GTI.
Cons: Lacks ultimate finesse.
Retail price: R350 150
Price as tested: R374 300
Prices correct on date of broadcast.

[@DiveshRSA]

Great review to a question I had just been mulling over. For the price saving Polo Gti is very appealing.

[@MMBR47]

Thank you for a really great review because even two years later as second hand cars there is a slight price difference, so one has to know which between the two is best suited for one’s lifestyle

[@carswnova]

Fantastic reviews!!!!

[@gabrielsm7182]

wait! i took my polo GTI to 244 km/h!!!

[@MMBR47]

Gabrieluko- you naughty boy you

[@abulelekufa7898]

So the Polo GTi is the fun GTi ok