Volkswagen Polo GTI 6R
A sophisticated pocket rocket featuring a complex twincharged engine and rapid DSG shifts.
- Power
- 180 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 6.7 s
- Top speed
- 142 mph
About the Volkswagen Polo GTI 6R
The 6R-generation Polo GTI brought a downsized, high-tech approach to the hot hatch segment, utilising a 'twincharged' engine that combined a supercharger for low-end torque with a turbocharger for top-end power. It was exclusively paired with a seven-speed DSG transmission, positioning it as a more mature and refined alternative to the contemporary Ford Fiesta ST. While praised for its Golf GTI-inspired styling and high-quality interior, the 1.4 TSI engine gained a reputation for mechanical complexity. It remains a popular choice for those seeking a discreet, premium-feeling performance hatchback.
Volkswagen Polo GTI 6R specs
The Volkswagen Polo GTI 6R produces 180 bhp (134 kW) and 250 Nm (184 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 6.7 seconds and has a top speed of 142 mph (229 km/h).
| Make | Volkswagen |
|---|---|
| Model | Polo GTI |
| Generation | 6R |
| Trim | 1.4 TSI |
| Years | 2010–2014 |
| Type | Hatchback |
| Body style | Hatchback |
| Country | Germany |
| Engine | 1.4-litre twincharged inline-4 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,390 cc (1.4 litres) |
| Induction | Turbocharged and supercharged |
| Power | 180 bhp (134 kW) at 6,200 rpm |
| Torque | 250 Nm (184 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 7,000 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 6.7 s |
| Top speed | 142 mph (229 km/h) |
| Transmission | 7-speed dual-clutch |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1,194 kg (2,632 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 151 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Volkswagen Polo GTI 6R rarity in CarSpot
The Volkswagen Polo GTI 6R is a Common card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 0 out of 100. Everyday cars you can spot on almost any street. A Common card is worth 10 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
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Volkswagen Polo GTI 6R fun facts
- The 1.4 TSI engine uses a supercharger that operates from idle up to 3,500 rpm, at which point the turbocharger takes over completely.
- To improve weight distribution, Volkswagen moved the battery from the engine bay to underneath the boot floor in the GTI model.
- The 6R Polo GTI was the first in the model's history to be offered with the XDS electronic differential lock as standard.
