Audi A3 2016 vs Volkswagen Polo 2009
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Audi A3) 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: | 190 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 115 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 125 NM more than Volkswagen Polo. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 6.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
| 620 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 9 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi Q3 | 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. Audi A3 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: | 4.42 m | 3.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.49 m | |
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Audi A3 is larger, but lower. Audi A3 is 45 cm longer than the Volkswagen Polo, 11 cm wider, while the height of Audi A3 is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 280 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
680 litres | 952 litres | |
| Audi A3 has 40 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Polo (by 272 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`930 | 1`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Polo has serious deffects in 295 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 3600 | |
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