Volkswagen Lupo 1998 vs Volkswagen Polo 2001

 
Volkswagen Lupo
1998 - 2005
Volkswagen Polo
2001 - 2005
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 1.4 Petrol1.4 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 75 HP75 HP
Torque: 126 NM126 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 13.9 seconds15.3 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): 7.57.4
Real fuel consumption: 7.5 l/100km8.1 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 litres45 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 450 km in combined cycle600 km in combined cycle
580 km on highway770 km on highway
450 km with real consumption550 km with real consumption
Volkswagen Polo gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 370'000 km370'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 4 years4 years

Dimensions

Length: 3.53 m3.90 m
Width: 1.64 m1.65 m
Height: 1.46 m1.46 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 litres245 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
830 litres975 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 meters10.6 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`3901`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 (€): 12001400
Pros and Cons: Volkswagen Lupo has
  • more dynamic
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
Volkswagen Polo has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
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