Volkswagen Golf 2017 vs Volkswagen Polo 2017
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Engines: | 1.0 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel) | 1.0 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel, lPG) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and diesel engines. Volkswagen Polo is available also with LPG engines. LPG engines generally provide lower running costs and cleaner emissions compared to petrol and diesel engines. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 - 310 HP | 65 - 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 - 400 NM | 95 - 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 - 11.9 seconds | 4.1 - 15.5 seconds | |
| In general, Volkswagen Golf are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Volkswagen Polo. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 - 7.9 | 3.1 - 5.9 | |
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Volkswagen Golf petrol engines consumes on average 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Polo. On average, Volkswagen Golf equipped with diesel engines consume 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 128 - 133 mm (5 - 5.2 inches) | 143 - 148 mm (5.6 - 5.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Polo can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.27 m | 4.05 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf is larger. Volkswagen Golf is 21 cm longer than the Volkswagen Polo, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 351 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1270 litres | 1125 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Golf has 29 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 145 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.3 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`891 kg | ~ 1`668 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`361 kg | ~ 1`224 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 530 kg | ~ 444 kg | |
| Volkswagen Golf load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 16 procentiem more than Volkswagen Polo. Therefore, Volkswagen Golf is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 400 | 8400 | |
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