Volkswagen Polo 1996 vs Volkswagen Polo 1999

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Volkswagen Polo
1996 - 1999
Volkswagen Polo
1999 - 2001
Body: SedanHatchback
The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Engines: 1.4 - 1.91.0 - 1.9

Performance

Power: 60 - 100 HP50 - 125 HP
Torque: 116 - 202 NM86 - 195 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.9 - 16.9 seconds8.7 - 18.4 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.9 - 9.04.4 - 7.5
Volkswagen Polo 1996 petrol engines consumes on average 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Polo 1999. On average, a Volkswagen Polo 1996 with diesel engines consumes about the same amount of fuel per 100 km as a Volkswagen Polo 1999.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.14 m3.74 m
Width: 1.64 m1.63 m
Height: 1.41 m1.42 m
Volkswagen Polo 1996 is larger, but slightly lower.
Volkswagen Polo 1996 is 40 cm longer than the Volkswagen Polo 1999, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Polo 1996 is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 455 litres245 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
762 litres975 litres
Volkswagen Polo 1996 has 210 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo 1999. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Polo 1999 (by 213 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters10.4 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo 1996 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Polo 1999, which means Volkswagen Polo 1996 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`501~ 1`416
Safety:
Quality:
above average

above average
Average price (€): 6001000
Pros and Cons: Volkswagen Polo has
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
Volkswagen Polo has
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • higher safety
  • fewer faults
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