Volkswagen Polo 2009 vs Suzuki Splash 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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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." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 94 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | n/a NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 14 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Polo engine produces 4 HP less power than Suzuki Splash. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.2 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Polo consumes 1.4 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 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Polo consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Splash. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 650 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. | |||
| 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): | no data | 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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