Chevrolet Spark 2013 vs Volkswagen Polo 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 93 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.5 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Spark engine produces 7 HP less power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 117 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Spark reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 3.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 4.8 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Spark consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Spark could require 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Spark consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 1320 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Polo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.64 m | 3.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.45 m | |
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Chevrolet Spark is smaller, but higher. Chevrolet Spark is 33 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Polo, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Spark is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 170 litres | 280 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
873 litres | 952 litres | |
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Volkswagen Polo has more luggage space. Chevrolet Spark has 110 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Polo (by 79 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Spark is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Polo, which means Chevrolet Spark can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`355 | 1`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Volkswagen Polo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Spark has serious deffects in 165 percent more cases than Volkswagen Polo, so Volkswagen Polo quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 5800 | |
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