| Volkswagen Polo GT TDI | |
| Engine and Transmission | |
| Version | 1.5 TDI Engine |
| Engine Type | 4-Cylinder In-line |
| Displacement (cc) | 1498 |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 77 x 80.5 |
| Fuel Efficiency (km/l)* | 19.91 |
| Transmission | 5-Speed MT |
| Gear Ratios | |
| 1st | 3.78 |
| 2nd | 2.12 |
| 3rd | 1.36 |
| 4th | 0.97 |
| 5th | 0.73 |
| Performance | |
| Max Power PS (kW) @ rpm | 105 (77) @ 4400 |
| Max Torque (Nm) @ rpm | 250 @1500-2500 |
| Steering | |
| Type | Electronic Power Steering |
| Turning Radius | 4.97 |
| Brakes | |
| Front | Disc |
| Rear | Drum |
| Weight | |
| Kerb Weight (kg) | 1148 |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 1620 |
| Exterior Dimensions | |
| Length (mm) | 3971 |
| Width (mm) | 1682 |
| Height (mm) | 1469 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2469 |
| Front/Rear track (mm) | 1460/1456 |
| Minimum Ground Clearance (mm) | 165 |
| Tyres and Wheels | 185/60 R15 (Alloys) |
| Fuel Tank | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) | 45 |
| Price | Rs 7.99* lakh (Ex-showroom, Delhi) * Indicates introductory price |
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The Polo GT TDI gets Piano Black inserts around the center console, instead of the silver painted surrounds found on the regular Polo TDI
Red dials gel with the sporty appeal, racy font for the speedometer markings could spice things up.
Milan Titanschwartz upholstery is different than the all beige fabric found on the 90 PS Polo
All three pedals get aluminium finish with rubber inserts, dead pedal is a welcome addition
VW is shooting many birds with that new 1.5 TDI motor, features in the regular Polo, the Polo GT TDI and the refreshed Skoda Rapid already
AC vents get chrome lining and the piano black inserts are carried over to the side vents too
The steering wheel is a joy to hold and the flat bottom does a fine job of acting as a reference point
Try as hard as you can, but it is difficult to get the Polo out of shape
Our drive partner during the event was a former rally driver. He tried going around a roundabout at more than decent speeds, but the inner rear wheel never lost contact with the tarmac
To differentiate itself from the regular Polo, the GT TDI gets door sills with GT badging
A sight most other diesel hatch owners will get used to
Difficult to tell the difference between the normal Polo and the GT TDI if some prankster flicks the GT badge
Low, flat and a horizontal silhouette adds to the go fast appeal
These folks were interested in knowing what the new GT TDI drives like, they kept following us for a good part of the shoot.
If a heightened driving experience is the goal you are aiming at, the Polo GT TDI is the striker you should choose
New alloys are similar to the older 1.6 GT TDI
Those double barrel headlights do a great job of lighting things, when they are fast approaching in the dark
Mother India’s ride has a four cylinder motor of a different kind.
It’s a well manufactured very powerful and comfortable car but it’s service chain it’s spoiled by corrupt dealers. That’s why you have to bear the triple maintenance cost.
No-1 hatch back car in india is Polo GT and next one is honda jazz 2015 both are same price and same features. What about ALL-to?