Volkswagen Golf 1993 vs Volkswagen Polo 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 64 HP | |
| Torque: | 202 NM | 124 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 16.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 26 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 78 NM more than Volkswagen Polo. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1390 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 1110 km with real consumption | 910 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: | 630'000 km | 700'000 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 Polo engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi 80, Volkswagen Vento, Seat Alhambra | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi 80, Seat Toledo, Skoda Felicia | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Polo 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`620 | |
| 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 (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.7/10 | 7.0/10 | |
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