Volkswagen Beetle 2011 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. | |||
| 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: | 200 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 125 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 85 NM more than Volkswagen Polo. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 6.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 4.2 | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Beetle consumes 3.2 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 480 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A3, Volkswagen Passat CC, Audi TT | Used also on Skoda Fabia | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Beetle might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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: | 4.28 m | 3.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.49 m | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is larger. Volkswagen Beetle is 31 cm longer than the Volkswagen Polo, 13 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`830 | 1`650 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Beetle scores higher in safety tests. The Volkswagen Beetle scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Volkswagen Polo has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Beetle, so Volkswagen Polo quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 9200 | 3600 | |
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