Volkswagen Golf 1984 vs Volkswagen Polo 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 70 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 133 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.5 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 5 HP less power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 77 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 3.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 4.8 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 2.1 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 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1320 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 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: | 3.98 m | 3.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Golf and Volkswagen Polo are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 345 litres | 280 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1145 litres | 952 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Golf has 65 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 193 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`430 | 1`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 5800 | |
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