Volkswagen Beetle 2016 vs Volkswagen Polo 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Volkswagen Beetle) 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. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 220 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 145 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 155 NM more than Volkswagen Polo. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 7.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 4.2 | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Beetle consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Beetle could require 360 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
| Volkswagen Polo 2009 1.6 engine: The 1.6 TDI turbo diesel engine is generally reliable, which is especially reassuring given its frequent use in commercial vehicles. Even under heavy use, it can exceed 500,000 km, provided that maintenance is performed regularly and ... More about Volkswagen Polo 2009 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 3.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.49 m | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is larger. Volkswagen Beetle is 32 cm longer than the Volkswagen Polo, 14 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 310 litres | 280 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
905 litres | 952 litres | |
| Volkswagen Beetle has 30 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Polo (by 47 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`840 | 1`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Volkswagen Beetle has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Polo has serious deffects in 250 percent more cases than Volkswagen Beetle, so Volkswagen Beetle quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 3600 | |
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