Toyota Corolla 1997 vs Volkswagen Polo 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 116 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 16 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Corolla engine produces 50 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 29 NM more than Volkswagen Polo. Thanks to more power Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 5.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Corolla consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Corolla could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Corolla consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Polo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.14 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.41 m | |
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Toyota Corolla is larger, but slightly lower. Toyota Corolla is 16 cm longer than the Volkswagen Polo, 5 cm wider, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 760 litres | |
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Volkswagen Polo has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Toyota Corolla has 65 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. This could mean that the Toyota Corolla uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 1.3 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Polo, which means Toyota Corolla can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`615 | 1`455 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Polo has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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