Volkswagen Polo 2014 vs Volkswagen Golf 2012

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Volkswagen Polo
2014 - 2017
Volkswagen Golf
2012 - 2017
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: 1.0 - 1.41.2 - 2.0

Performance

Power: 60 - 150 HP85 - 300 HP
Torque: 95 - 250 NM160 - 380 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.8 - 15.5 seconds4.9 - 11.9 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 3.4 - 4.93.8 - 7.1
Volkswagen Polo petrol engines consumes on average 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Golf. On average, Volkswagen Polo equipped with diesel engines consume 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf.
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Dimensions

Length: 3.97 m4.26 m
Width: 1.68 m1.80 m
Height: 1.45 m1.45 m
Volkswagen Polo is smaller, but slightly higher.
Volkswagen Polo is 29 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 12 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 280 litres380 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
952 litres1270 litres
Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space.
Volkswagen Polo has 100 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 318 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`631~ 1`815
Safety:
Volkswagen Golf is better rated in child safety tests.
Quality:
above average

above average
Average price (€): 64008400
Rating in user reviews: 6.4/10 8.7/10
Pros and Cons: Volkswagen Polo has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • lower price
Volkswagen Golf has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • roomier boot
  • higher children safety
  • fewer faults
  • higher ratings in user reviews
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