Suzuki Ignis 2001 vs Volkswagen Polo 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Suzuki Ignis) 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: | 83 HP | 64 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 124 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 15.8 seconds | |
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Suzuki Ignis is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Ignis engine produces 19 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, but torque is 14 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Thanks to more power Suzuki Ignis reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 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 Suzuki Ignis 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 Suzuki Ignis could require 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Ignis consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 930 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 | 14 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 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi 80, Seat Toledo, Skoda Felicia | |
| 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. | |||
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 (€): | 1400 | 1000 | |
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