Suzuki Jimny 2018 vs Volkswagen Polo 1994
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| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Hatchback | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Suzuki Jimny is available with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volkswagen Polo can be equipped with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.5 (petrol) | 1.0 - 1.9 (petrol, diesel) | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 45 - 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 130 NM | 76 - 135 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 10.5 - 21.4 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 4.7 - 8.6 | |
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Suzuki Jimny petrol engines consumes on average 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Polo. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.65 m | 3.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.72 m | 1.42 m | |
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Suzuki Jimny is smaller, but higher. Suzuki Jimny is 8 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Polo, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Jimny is 30 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 85 litres | 245 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
830 litres | 975 litres | |
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Volkswagen Polo has more luggage space. Suzuki Jimny has 160 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Polo (by 145 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Jimny is 1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Polo, which means Suzuki Jimny can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`435 | ~ 1`401 | |
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| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 24 800 | 800 | |
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