Volkswagen Polo 2010 vs BMW 3 series 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 153 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 72 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 197 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 4.8 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Polo consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Polo could require 330 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1480 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.38 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.42 m | |
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Volkswagen Polo is smaller, but higher. Volkswagen Polo is 15 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Polo is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 460 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`700 | 1`950 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Polo has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 5800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.0/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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