Volkswagen Polo GTI (2014 – 2017) vs Fiat 500 Abarth (2014 – 2020): specs compared
Both offer around 192 hp at most. The Fiat 500 Abarth is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.9 s against 6.7 s. The Volkswagen Polo GTI has the higher top speed: 237 km/h against 230 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.6 L/100 km against 6.5 L/100 km. The Fiat 500 Abarth is the lighter car, from 997 kg against 1,272 kg. At 3,983 mm, the Volkswagen Polo GTI is 325 mm longer than the Fiat 500 Abarth.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Polo GTI
2014 – 2017
|
Fiat
500 Abarth
2014 – 2020
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Italy |
| Documented years | 2014 – 2017 | 2014 – 2020 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 192 hp | 189 hp |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 249 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.7 s | 5.9 s |
| Top speed | 237 km/h | 230 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.6 – 6.0 L/100 km | 6.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,983 mm | 3,658 mm |
| Width | 1,681 mm | 1,628 mm |
| Height | 1,443 mm | 1,486 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,469 mm | 2,301 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,272 – 1,280 kg | 997 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.