Comparison
Polo Trendline (2017) (Deep Black Pearl) vs Polo GTI
Head-to-head across 1 brand(s). Differing rows are highlighted; ▲ marks the best value in a row.
| Specification |  Volkswagen · 2017 Polo Trendline (2017) Deep Black Pearl Remove |  Volkswagen · 2026 Polo GTI Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Brand | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo | Polo |
| Variant / Trim | Trendline | GTI |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Vehicle class | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Model year | 2017 | 2026▲ best |
| Powertrain | ICE | ICE |
| Segment | B | B |
| Seating capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Country of origin | Germany | Germany |
| Availability | Discontinued | On sale |
| Colors | ||
| Exterior colors | Deep Black Pearl | Pure White, Deep Black Pearl, Reflex Silver, Kings Red, Makena Turquoise, Curcuma Yellow |
| Powertrain & Performance | ||
| Engine type | 1.0 MPI | 2.0 TSI |
| Displacement | 999 cc | 1,984 cc |
| Cylinders | 3 | 4 |
| Aspiration | NA | Turbo |
| Fuel type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Max power | 65 hp | 207 hp▲ best |
| Max torque | 95 Nm | 320 Nm▲ best |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 7-speed DSG |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| 0–100 km/h | 15.5 s | 6.5 s▲ best |
| Top speed | 171 km/h | 237 km/h▲ best |
| Fuel consumption | 5 L/100km▲ best | 6.7 L/100km |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Length | 4,053 mm | 4,074 mm |
| Width | 1,751 mm | 1,751 mm |
| Height | 1,446 mm | 1,461 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,548 mm | 2,564 mm▲ best |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm | 130 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,075 kg | 1,355 kg |
| Boot capacity | 351 L | 351 L |
| Fuel tank | 40 L | 40 L |
| Chassis, Wheels & Brakes | ||
| Front suspension | MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | Torsion beam | Multi-link |
| Front brakes | Solid disc | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brakes | Drum | Disc |
| Wheel size | 14 in | 17 in |
| Tyre size | 175/70 R14 | 215/45 R17 |
| Interior & Comfort | ||
| Upholstery | Fabric | Synthetic leather |
| Climate control | — | ✓ |
| Panoramic roof | — | — |
| Wireless charging | — | ✓ |
| Infotainment & Connectivity | ||
| Central screen | 6.5 in | 8 in▲ best |
| Apple CarPlay | Wired | Wireless |
| Android Auto | Wired | Wireless |
| Speakers | 4 | 8▲ best |
| Safety & ADAS | ||
| Airbags | 2 | 7▲ best |
| ADAS level | None | L1 |
| Adaptive cruise control | — | ✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | ✓ |
| 360° camera | — | — |
| Parking sensors | None | Rear |
| ISOFIX points | 2 | 2 |
| Tyre-pressure monitoring | — | ✓ |
| Warranty & Ownership | ||
| Vehicle warranty (years) | 2 yr | 2 yr |
| Vehicle warranty (distance) | 100,000 km | 100,000 km |