Volkswagen Polo 2000 vs BMW 5 series 2010

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Volkswagen Polo
2000 - 2001
BMW 5 series
2010 - 2013
Body: Estate car / wagonSedan
The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Volkswagen Polo is available only with front wheel drive, while BMW 5 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 1.4 - 1.92.0 - 4.4

Performance

Power: 60 - 100 HP184 - 408 HP
Torque: 116 - 145 NM270 - 740 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.1 - 17.3 seconds4.7 - 8.2 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.2 - 8.64.5 - 11.0
Volkswagen Polo petrol engines consumes on average 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 5 series. On average, Volkswagen Polo equipped with diesel engines consume 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.14 m4.90 m
Width: 1.64 m1.86 m
Height: 1.46 m1.46 m
Volkswagen Polo is smaller.
Volkswagen Polo is 76 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 22 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 390 litres520 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1250 litresno data
BMW 5 series has more luggage space.
Volkswagen Polo has 130 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series.
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters12 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo is 1.1 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Volkswagen Polo can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`545~ 2`305
Safety:
Quality:
above average

average
Average price (€): 100012 400
Pros and Cons: Volkswagen Polo has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
BMW 5 sērija has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • roomier boot
  • higher safety
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