Volkswagen Polo 2009 vs Volkswagen Golf 2008

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Volkswagen Polo
2009 - 2014
Volkswagen Golf
2008 - 2012
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Volkswagen Polo is available only with front wheel drive, while Volkswagen Golf can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 1.2 - 1.61.4 - 2.0

Performance

Power: 60 - 105 HP80 - 210 HP
Torque: 108 - 230 NM132 - 320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.4 - 16.1 seconds6.9 - 14 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.2 - 5.94.9 - 7.4
Volkswagen Polo petrol engines consumes on average 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Golf. On average, Volkswagen Polo equipped with diesel engines consume 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf.
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Dimensions

Length: 3.97 m4.20 m
Width: 1.68 m1.79 m
Height: 1.49 m1.48 m
Volkswagen Polo is smaller, but slightly higher.
Volkswagen Polo is 23 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 11 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 280 litres350 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
952 litres1305 litres
Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space.
Volkswagen Polo has 70 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 353 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Volkswagen Polo can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`570~ 1`864
Safety:
Quality:
average

above average
Average price (€): 44004400
Pros and Cons: Volkswagen Polo has
  • lower fuel consumption
Volkswagen Golf has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
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