Volkswagen Polo 2005 vs Volkswagen Golf 2008

 
Volkswagen Polo
2005 - 2009
Volkswagen Golf
2008 - 2012
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.4 Diesel1.4 Petrol

Performance

Power: 70 HP80 HP
Torque: 155 NM132 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 13.6 seconds13.9 seconds
Volkswagen Polo is more dynamic to drive.
Volkswagen Polo engine produces 10 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, but torque is 23 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Despite less power, Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.56.4
Real fuel consumption: 5.1 l/100km6.9 l/100km
The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Volkswagen Polo consumes 1.9 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 285 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Polo consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf.
Fuel tank capacity: 45 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1000 km in combined cycle850 km in combined cycle
1150 km on highway1070 km on highway
880 km with real consumption790 km with real consumption
Volkswagen Polo gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Dimensions

Length: 3.92 m4.20 m
Width: 1.65 m1.79 m
Height: 1.47 m1.48 m
Volkswagen Polo is smaller.
Volkswagen Polo is 28 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 14 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Polo is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 270 litres350 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1030 litres1305 litres
Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space.
Volkswagen Polo has 80 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 275 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters11 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.
Power steering: Hydraulic power steeringElectric power steering
Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering.
Gross weight (kg): 1`6501`750
Safety: no data
Quality:
average

high
Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Polo has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 18004400
Rating in user reviews: 8.0/10 8.7/10
Pros and Cons: Volkswagen Polo has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • hydraulic power steering
  • lower price
Volkswagen Golf has
  • more power
  • roomier boot
  • electric power steering
  • fewer faults
  • higher ratings in user reviews
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