Peugeot 107 2012 vs Volkswagen Polo 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 93 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 107 engine produces 37 HP less power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 82 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 107 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.1 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 107 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Peugeot 107 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that by driving the Peugeot 107 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 107 consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Polo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Polo engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Yaris, Citroen C1, Toyota Aygo, Peugeot 108 | Installed on at least 14 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Fabia, Seat Altea, Skoda Yeti | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Polo engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Peugeot 107 2012 1.0 engine: Engine often vibrates and has difficulty starting in cold weather. Timing chain lifetime is not very long. Volkswagen Polo 2009 1.2 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its lifetime is relatively short. Vibration at idling speed tends to be excessive. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.43 m | 3.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.49 m | |
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Peugeot 107 is smaller. Peugeot 107 is 54 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Polo, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Peugeot 107 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 139 litres | 280 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
712 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Polo has more luggage space. Peugeot 107 has 141 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.5 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 107 is 1.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Polo, which means Peugeot 107 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`190 | 1`570 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Polo scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Volkswagen Polo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 107 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Volkswagen Polo, so Volkswagen Polo quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 4000 | |
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