Volkswagen Scirocco 2014 vs Volkswagen Polo 2009
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Volkswagen Scirocco) 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: | 6.5 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Scirocco is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Scirocco engine produces 145 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 155 NM more than Volkswagen Polo. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Scirocco reaches 100 km/h speed 7.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 4.7 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Scirocco consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Scirocco could require 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Scirocco consumes 3.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 950 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.26 m | 3.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.49 m | |
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Volkswagen Scirocco is larger, but lower. Volkswagen Scirocco is 29 cm longer than the Volkswagen Polo, 13 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Scirocco is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 312 litres | 280 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1006 litres | 952 litres | |
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Volkswagen Scirocco has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Scirocco has 32 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Scirocco (by 54 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | 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 Scirocco, so Volkswagen Polo quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 16 400 | 3600 | |
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