Volkswagen Polo 1996 vs Toyota Corolla 2004
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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 | |
| Engines: | 1.4 - 1.9 | 1.4 - 2.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 60 - 100 HP | 90 - 225 HP | |
| Torque: | 116 - 202 NM | 130 - 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 - 16.9 seconds | 6.8 - 14.5 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 - 9.0 | 4.8 - 9.0 | |
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Volkswagen Polo petrol engines consumes on average 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than Toyota Corolla. On average, Volkswagen Polo equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.14 m | 4.19 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.48 m | |
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Volkswagen Polo is smaller. Volkswagen Polo is 5 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Polo is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 310 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
762 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Polo has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Polo has 145 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. The Toyota Corolla may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo is 0.7 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Volkswagen Polo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`501 | ~ 1`238 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.2/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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