Suzuki Ignis 2001 vs Volkswagen Polo 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| 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: | 83 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 116 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 14.5 seconds | |
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Suzuki Ignis is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Ignis engine produces 23 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, but torque is 6 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Thanks to more power Suzuki Ignis reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
| By specification Suzuki Ignis consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Ignis could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 660 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Liana, Suzuki Wagon R+, Suzuki Jimny | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Vento | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki Ignis might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.62 m | 3.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.63 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.42 m | |
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Suzuki Ignis is smaller, but higher. Suzuki Ignis is 12 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Polo, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Ignis is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 280 litres | 245 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
620 litres | 975 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Suzuki Ignis has 35 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. The Volkswagen Polo may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Polo (by 355 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Ignis is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Polo, which means Suzuki Ignis can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 800 | 1`400 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Suzuki Ignis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Polo has serious deffects in 180 percent more cases than Suzuki Ignis, so Suzuki Ignis quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
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