Volkswagen Polo 2005 vs Toyota Corolla 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 13.3 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 10 HP less power than Toyota Corolla, but torque is 5 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Despite less power, Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.8 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Polo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Corolla gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Toyota Corolla 2004 1.4 engine: Toyota introduced this 1.4-liter turbocharged diesel engine in 2001, and production continued until 2017. It features a Bosch Common Rail fuel injection system, initially equipped with electromagnetic injectors until 2008. These were later replaced by non-repairable ... More about Toyota Corolla 2004 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.92 m | 4.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
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Volkswagen Polo is smaller. Volkswagen Polo is 26 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Polo is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1030 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo is 0.4 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Volkswagen Polo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`650 | 1`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Polo has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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