BMW Z4 2018 vs Volkswagen Polo 2009
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (BMW Z4) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Polo) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| BMW Z4 engine produces 168 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 170 NM more than Volkswagen Polo. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 5.2 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW Z4 consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW Z4 could require 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW Z4 consumes 3.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Polo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Polo) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW Z4) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW 6 sērija | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Skoda Fabia, Skoda Roomster | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW Z4 2018 2.0 engine: Compared to their predecessors, B48 engines are more robust and less prone to major failures. They are well-suited for chip tuning, which can noticeably enhance performance and responsiveness without ... More about BMW Z4 2018 2.0 engine Volkswagen Polo 2009 1.6 engine: The 1.6 TDI turbo diesel engine is generally reliable, which is especially reassuring given its frequent use in commercial vehicles. Even under heavy use, it can exceed 500,000 km, provided that maintenance is performed regularly and ... More about Volkswagen Polo 2009 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 3.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.49 m | |
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BMW Z4 is larger, but lower. BMW Z4 is 35 cm longer than the Volkswagen Polo, 18 cm wider, while the height of BMW Z4 is 18 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 281 litres | 280 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 952 litres | |
| BMW Z4 has 1 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`740 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW Z4 scores higher in safety tests. The BMW Z4 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 37 000 | 3600 | |
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