Peugeot 306 2001 vs Volkswagen Polo 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 98 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 138 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 13.3 seconds | |
| Peugeot 306 engine produces 2 HP less power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 7 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Despite less power, Peugeot 306 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 8.6 | |
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The Peugeot 306 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 306 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that by driving the Peugeot 306 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 520 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 670 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 306 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Peugeot 206, Peugeot 207 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Seat Ibiza, Seat Toledo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 306 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Peugeot 306 2001 1.6 engine: Relatively reliable engine, the main problems tend to be with the engine control electronics. The engine is demanding on fuel quality and fuel consumption is relatively high. It is highly recommended to ... More about Peugeot 306 2001 1.6 engine Volkswagen Polo 2000 1.6 engine: This is a simple and reliable engine with an impressive lifespan when properly maintained. However, many of its issues stem from air leaks, so checking hoses and the intake manifold is essential. The ignition ... More about Volkswagen Polo 2000 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.14 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.46 m | |
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Peugeot 306 is larger, but lower. Peugeot 306 is 20 cm longer than the Volkswagen Polo, 4 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 306 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1510 litres | 1250 litres | |
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Peugeot 306 has more luggage capacity. Peugeot 306 has 50 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 306 (by 260 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`635 | 1`550 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Polo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 306 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Volkswagen Polo, so Volkswagen Polo quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1800 | |
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