Volkswagen Polo 2009 vs Suzuki Splash 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volkswagen Polo) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Suzuki Splash) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 94 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 114 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Suzuki Splash is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 19 HP less power than Suzuki Splash, but torque is 81 NM more than Suzuki Splash. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.7 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Splash, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Polo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Polo consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Splash. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Polo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Suzuki Splash engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Skoda Fabia | Used also on Opel Agila | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki Splash might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volkswagen Polo engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Volkswagen Polo 2009 1.6 engine: The 1.6 TDI turbo diesel engine is generally reliable, which is especially reassuring given its frequent use in commercial vehicles. Even under heavy use, it can exceed 500,000 km, provided that maintenance is performed regularly and ... More about Volkswagen Polo 2009 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.97 m | 3.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.59 m | |
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Volkswagen Polo is larger, but lower. Volkswagen Polo is 20 cm longer than the Suzuki Splash, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Polo is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 280 litres | 178 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
952 litres | 573 litres | |
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Volkswagen Polo has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Polo has 102 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Splash. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Polo (by 379 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 9.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`650 | 1`485 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Suzuki Splash has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Polo has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Suzuki Splash, so Suzuki Splash quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | no data | |
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