Volkswagen Lupo 1998 vs Volkswagen Polo 2001
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 75 HP | 75 HP | |
Torque: | 126 NM | 126 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.9 seconds | 15.3 seconds | |
Volkswagen Lupo and Volkswagen Polo have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Volkswagen Lupo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.4 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
The Volkswagen Lupo is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volkswagen Lupo consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Lupo could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Lupo consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 34 litres | 45 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 450 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
580 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
450 km with real consumption | 550 km with real consumption | ||
Volkswagen Polo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 370'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
Engine production duration: | 4 years | 4 years | |
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 3.53 m | 3.90 m | |
Width: | 1.64 m | 1.65 m | |
Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
Volkswagen Lupo is smaller. Volkswagen Lupo is 37 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Polo, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 130 litres | 245 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
830 litres | 975 litres | |
Volkswagen Polo has more luggage space. Volkswagen Lupo has 115 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Polo (by 145 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 10.6 meters | |
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Lupo is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Polo, which means Volkswagen Lupo can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`390 | 1`490 | |
Safety: | |||
Quality: | above average | below average | |
Volkswagen Lupo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Polo has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Volkswagen Lupo, so Volkswagen Lupo quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
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