Volkswagen Beetle 2013 vs Volkswagen Polo 2009
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| 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: | 210 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 135 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 6.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 4.2 | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Beetle consumes 3.3 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 495 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 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: | 4.28 m | 3.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.49 m | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is larger, but slightly lower. Volkswagen Beetle is 31 cm longer than the Volkswagen Polo, 13 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Beetle is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 225 litres | 280 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 952 litres | |
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Volkswagen Polo has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Beetle has 55 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. This could mean that the Volkswagen Beetle uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 1`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| 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 (€): | 11 200 | 3600 | |
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