Volkswagen MotorSport Polo R WRC in action on Day 1 of Rally Australia
The Volkswagen Polo R that powered to the top 3 spots on the podium at the Coates Rally Australia is an impressive beast. The Polo R WRC has allowed Volkswagen to win back-to-back constructors championships and is also in pole position to allow Sebastien Ogier to take his second straight drivers crown.
In Europe buyers are able to buy a special edition Polo R WRC, but here in Australia our most powerfully spec’d Polo is the Volkswagen Polo GTi.
| Specification | Volkswagen Polo GTi | Volkswagen Polo R WRC |
| Engine | 1.4 Litre (1,396 cc) | 1.6 Litre 1,600 cc |
| Power | 132 kW @ 6,200 RPM | 232 kW @ 6,250 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm @ 2,200 RPM | 425NM @ 5,000 RPM |
| Gear Box | 7-Speed DSG | Six-speed sequential manual |
| Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Four-Wheel drive |
| Brakes | Front Disc Ventilated disc, Rear Solid Disc | Ventilated 355mm disc brakes |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts with Coil Spring | MacPherson Struts, dampers from ZF |
| Rear Suspension | Semi-Independant | MacPherson Struts, dampers from ZF |
| Length | 4,064 mm | 3,976 mm |
| Width | 1,682 mm | 1,820 mm |
| Height | 1,500 mm | 1,356 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,456 mm | 2,480 |
| Weight | 1,189 kilogram | 1,200 kilograms (minimum) |
| Fuel Tank | 45 Litres | up to 80 litres |
| 0-100km/h | 6.9 seconds | 3.9 Seconds |
| Top Speed | 228 km/h | approx 200 km/h |
