Volkswagen Golf 1993 vs Volkswagen Polo 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volkswagen Golf) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Volkswagen Polo) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 202 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 10 HP less power than Volkswagen Polo, but torque is 62 NM more than Volkswagen Polo. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 9.1 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Golf consumes 4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf over 15,000 km in a year you can save 600 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 490 km in combined cycle | |
| 1390 km on highway | 670 km on highway | ||
| 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi 80, Volkswagen Vento, Seat Alhambra | Used also on Volkswagen Golf | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Golf might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 1993 1.9 engine: This engine stands out for its durability and generally remains trouble-free until it has been used extensively over many years. Despite its robust construction, the wear and tear from prolonged use, ... More about Volkswagen Golf 1993 1.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.14 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf is larger. Volkswagen Golf is 20 cm longer than the Volkswagen Polo, 6 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 466 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1426 litres | 1250 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Golf has 76 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 176 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`695 | 1`550 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Volkswagen Polo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volkswagen Polo, so Volkswagen Polo quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.7/10 | 7.0/10 | |
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