Volkswagen Polo 2006 vs Volkswagen Golf 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 48 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 72 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Polo could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Polo consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 490 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2008 1.6 engine: This engine is simple and reliable, rarely causing significant issues for owners.
Fluctuating idle speed is often linked to a clogged fuel pump strainer or air leaks in the intake system. If vibrations or ... More about Volkswagen Golf 2008 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.92 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
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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 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1030 litres | 1305 litres | |
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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 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. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric 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`650 | 1`780 | |
| 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 (€): | 2200 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.7/10 | |
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