Performance Review: Volkswagen-VW Polo GTi 1.4 Turbo Supercharged - [2010]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Volkswagen-VW Polo Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Volkswagen-VW Polo GTi 1.4 Turbo Supercharged is the 7 speed / Paddle Shift version and was first brought out in 2010. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2011 SSC Tuatara 6.9L V8 Twin Turbo and the 2010 Hennessey Venom GT 6.2L V8.This particular Volkswagen-VW Polo has a 1390cc Turbo and Supercharged Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders in a St formation.

Alternative Petrol St4's includes the 2019 Ariel Atom 4 2.0 Turbo

The Polo shares its Petrol St4 engine configuration with the likes of the 2019 Ariel Atom 4 2.0 Turbo and the 2013 Caterham 7 620 R 2.0 L Supercharged. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Polo's Front Wheel Drive, Hatchback combination then how about the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Golf R Performance 2.0 Turbo or the 2020 Toyota Avalon TRD 3.5 V6.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1194 kgs (2632 lbs) this makes the Volkswagen-VW Polo GTi 1.4 Turbo Supercharged in the same weight category as the 2018 McLaren Senna 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Volkswagen-VW Polo shares the same bhp with the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line (197 bhp)

In terms of power the 1390cc 16V St4 engine produces 177 bhp (131 kW) @ 6200 rpm similar to the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line (197 bhp) or the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (177 bhp).

The Turbo and Supercharged St4 throws out 184 lb-ft (249.4 Nm) @ 2000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (162 lb-ft) or the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (184 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Volkswagen-VW Polo you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 1999 Subaru Impreza RB5 - Classic (173.2 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Volkswagen-VW Polo.

The Volkswagen-VW Polo has a Power to weight ratio of 148.2 bhp per ton and 154.1 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2010 Polo competing with the 1999 Subaru Impreza RB5 - Classic (173.2 bhp per ton) or the 1972 Chevrolet Corvette C3 Stingray 454 7.4 V8 (173.2 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Volkswagen-VW Polo generating around 154.1 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2002 Ford Focus RS (179.1 lb-ft per ton) or the 2008 Mercedes SLK Class 350 Auto (179.1 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 7.20 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 7.4 secs, this made the Volkswagen-VW Polo GTi 1.4 Turbo Supercharged as fast as the 2018 Abarth 695 XSR Yamaha Automated (7.20 secs) the 2015 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTD 2.0 TDI DSG (7.20 secs) the 2014 Peugeot 308 GT 1.6 Turbo (7.20 secs) the or the 2013 Volvo S60 T5 2.5 Turbo (7.20 secs). This Volkswagen-VW Polo GTi 1.4 Turbo Supercharged is also faster than the 2019 Peugeot 508 PureTech 225 GT S and S (7.30 secs) the 2013 Subaru BRZ 2L 210ps (7.30 secs) the 2013 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTD DSG 2.0 Turbo Diesel (7.30 secs) the and the 2013 Vauxhall-Opel Insignia 2.0 SIDI Turbo 4x4 (7.30 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Polo and the 2002 Audi A3 S3 1.8T Quattro

When talking about the performance of the Volkswagen-VW Polo on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 15.5 secs @ 88.2 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2002 Audi A3 S3 1.8T Quattro (15.43 secs), the 1991 Lancia Delta HF Integrale 16v (15.43 secs), and the 1969 Mercury Marauder X-100 (15.43 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2010 version of the Volkswagen-VW Polo GTi 1.4 Turbo Supercharged has a maximum speed of 142mph.

Top Speed of the 2010 Polo equals the 2014 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo (153 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2010 Volkswagen-VW Polo GTi 1.4 Turbo Supercharged then how about the 2014 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo (153 mph), the 2004 BMW X5 4.8is V8 (153 mph), or the 2002 Volkswagen-VW Golf R32 (153 mph).

Related Links:

2010 Polo Rivals List.

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