BMW 3 series 2010 vs Volkswagen Polo 2009
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| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| BMW 3 series is available with rear wheel drive, while Volkswagen Polo can be equipped with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 3.0 | 1.2 - 1.6 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 - 306 HP | 60 - 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 - 520 NM | 108 - 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 - 10.3 seconds | 10.4 - 16.1 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 - 8.8 | 4.2 - 5.9 | |
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BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Polo. On average, BMW 3 series equipped with diesel engines consume 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.61 m | 3.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.49 m | |
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BMW 3 series is larger, but lower. BMW 3 series is 64 cm longer than the Volkswagen Polo, 10 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 210 litres | 280 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
350 litres | 952 litres | |
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Volkswagen Polo has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 3 series has 70 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. This could mean that the BMW 3 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Polo (by 602 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Polo, which means BMW 3 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`123 | ~ 1`570 | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW 3 series scores higher in safety tests. The BMW 3 series scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 400 | 3600 | |
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