VE SS will destroy the Polo in just about every way, with the exception of handling which I would put them at very similar levels of grip from the factory.
The Polo isn't all that quick. ~152kw in ~1200kg is no better than a standard S15 200sx, Astra Turbo, MY99 WRX etc. And of course, once you start modding those other turbo cars with tunes etc. then you see some big power (S15's will do ~190rwkw on the stock turbo with minor bolt on mods) that really does eclipse the little Polo.
Really, you need to compare the Polo to the smaller hot hatches like the XR4, Ralliart Colt, Clio Sport and 206 GTi to really see where it's strengths are. It is by far and away the best all rounder from that segment.
Previous Rides: Polo GTI, Mx5 10AE, MY05 WRX WRP10, Renault Sport Clio 172
Current Ride: Evo 8 MR, Fabia MK3
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