Volkswagen Polo 2014 vs Volkswagen Golf 2012
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| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/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: | 1.4 - 1.6 (petrol) | 1.2 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 - 125 HP | 85 - 300 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 - 155 NM | 160 - 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 - 12.1 seconds | 4.9 - 11.9 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 - 7.0 | 3.8 - 7.1 | |
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Volkswagen Polo petrol engines consumes on average 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Golf. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
| Volkswagen Polo is 13 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Polo is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1270 litres | |
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Volkswagen Polo has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Polo has 80 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`690 | ~ 1`815 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Golf is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 8200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.4/10 | 8.7/10 | |
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