Volkswagen Golf 2009 vs Volkswagen Polo 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Volkswagen Golf) 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: | 210 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Volkswagen Golf engine produces 120 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Volkswagen Polo. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 5.2 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 3.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf could require 465 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 3.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 860 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: | 4.20 m | 3.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.49 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf is larger, but slightly lower. Volkswagen Golf is 23 cm longer than the Volkswagen Polo, 11 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 280 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1305 litres | 952 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Golf has 70 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 353 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`890 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Polo has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 4200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.7/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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