Volkswagen Polo 2009 vs Volkswagen Golf 2008
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 85 HP | 122 HP | |
Torque: | 132 NM | 200 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 37 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 68 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 6.0 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Polo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
950 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
670 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Volkswagen Golf 2008 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 3.97 m | 4.20 m | |
Width: | 1.68 m | 1.79 m | |
Height: | 1.49 m | 1.48 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 litres | 350 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
952 litres | 1305 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 meters | 11 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`550 | 1`850 | |
Safety: | |||
Quality: | average | above average | |
Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Polo has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably slightly better | |||
Average price (€): | 4000 | 3600 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 6.4/10 | 8.7/10 | |
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