Volkswagen Golf 1992 vs Volkswagen Polo 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 128 NM | 116 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.8 seconds | 14.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 15 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 12 NM more than Volkswagen Polo. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 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 Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Golf engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 2 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Vento, Seat Ibiza | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Vento | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.02 m | 3.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf is larger. Volkswagen Golf is 30 cm longer than the Volkswagen Polo, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 245 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 975 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.6 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Polo, which means Volkswagen Golf can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | 1`400 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | 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 (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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