Volkswagen Golf 2017 vs Volkswagen Polo 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 310 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 110 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Volkswagen Polo. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 40 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 128 mm (5 inches) | 143 mm (5.6 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. Note, however, that this Volkswagen Polo version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.05 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.75 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, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 343 litres | 305 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1233 litres | 1079 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Golf has 38 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 154 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: | 2`020 kg | 1`780 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`430 kg | 1`355 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 590 kg | 425 kg | |
| Volkswagen Golf load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 28 procentiem more than Volkswagen Polo. Therefore, Volkswagen Golf is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Polo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volkswagen Polo, so Volkswagen Polo quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 400 | 8400 | |
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