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VW Polo vs Genesis GV60 comparison

Compare performance (207 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (17,300 £ vs 46,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Polo or Genesis GV60?

VW Polo vs Genesis GV60: Key differences

VW Polo

4.2 (4 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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Genesis GV60

  • substantially more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Polo

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

VW Polo is significantly cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the Genesis GV60 costs 46,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 29,610 £.

GV60

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Genesis GV60 offers substantially more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 207 HP. That’s roughly 283 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Genesis GV60 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the VW Polo takes 6.5 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Genesis GV60 delivers substantially more torque with 700 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 380 Nm more.

Polo

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Polo is substantially lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 2,050 kg. The difference is around 907 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Genesis GV60 carries barely more – 460 kg compared to 457 kg. That’s a difference of about 3 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Genesis GV60 is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £46,900
GV60

Genesis GV60

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 229 - 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.7 - 19 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 501 - 561 km
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VW Polo

The Polo is a well-built, comfortable hatchback that blends a refined cabin and composed manners into a compact package. It's easy to live with day to day, offering sensible space, tidy controls and reassuring quality that make it a practical choice for city or longer trips.

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Michel
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Nice, spacious car with many options available (panoramic roof and travel assist).

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Genesis GV60

The Genesis GV60 arrives like a fashionably sharp electric crossover, its jewel-like lighting and coupe-ish silhouette giving it presence that feels more boutique than showroom. It pairs playful, immediate acceleration with a serene, well-appointed cabin and slick tech, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want luxury with a cheeky electric twist.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
17,300 - 30,800 £
Price
46,900 - 63,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 19 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
501 - 561 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
116 - 148 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,143 - 1,378 kg
Curb weight
2,050 - 2,220 kg
Trunk capacity
351 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,751 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
432 - 457 kg
Payload
455 - 460 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
80 - 207 HP
Power HP
229 - 490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 15.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 7.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
93 - 320 Nm
Torque
350 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
59 - 152 kW
Power kW
168 - 360 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
Genesis
What drive types are available for the VW Polo?

The VW Polo is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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