2011 VW Polo GTI Rear
This is the new Volkswagen Polo GTI, the little brother to the Golf GTI (although not far off the price of the old Mk5 Golf GTI at nearly £20k in the UK - about US$32,000).
This GTI has 180 bhp and 184 lb/ft of torque, using the turbocharged & supercharged 1.4 TSI engine and is mated to the 7 speed DSG. (There is no manual option.)
0-62 mph (100 km/h) = 6.9 secs
Top speed = 142 mph (228 km/h)
Fuel Economy = 47.9mpg (5.9 l/100km)
Kerb weight = 1269kg (2798 lbs)
*Not my photo. Pictures © Volkswagen.*