The Volkswagen Polo GTI is a hot hatch version of the Volkswagen Polo supermini, produced by German automaker Volkswagen.
Sadly with the introduction of the new 2002 model Polo the GTI model was discontinued and was given no direct replacement. There was however a GT model produced, featuring the same 1.9 TDI 130 PS engine found in the popular Škoda Fabia vRS, but it was high priced and not well received. It was not until late 2005, after yet another Polo revamp that the GTI was reintroduced. This time it boasted a 1.8T 150 PS engine which had been used in everything from the Mk4 Volkswagen Golf GTI to the Audi A6.
Despite the impressive figures this new model lacked the standard features of the Polo GTI III with xenon headlights not even on the options list and fully digital climate control only being an expensive option. Although faster than the 2000-2002 Polo GTI the newer model was also seen as being off the pace when compared to its rivals, most of which are now nudging 200 PS. In Europe this led to VW quickly beefing up the Polo further to create the Polo GTI Cup Edition, which was tuned to around 180 PS and featured more aggressive styling. Wikipedia
Volkswagen GTI Performance
* Turbo compressor
* 1,781 cc 1.8 liters in-line 4 front engine with 81 mm bore, 86.4 mm stroke, 9.5 compression ratio, double overhead cam and five valves per cylinder
* Premium unleaded fuel 91
* Fuel economy EPA highway (mpg): 31 and EPA city (mpg): 24
* Multi-point injection fuel system
* 14.5 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank
* Power: 134 kW, 180 HP SAE @ 5,500 rpm; 173 ft lb, 235 Nm @ 1,950 rpm
