Volkswagen Polo 2001 vs Fiat Punto 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 65 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 112 NM | 102 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.9 seconds | 14.3 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Polo engine produces 5 HP more power than Fiat Punto, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Fiat Punto. Despite the higher power, Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Fiat Punto is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Punto, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Polo could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Punto. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Fiat Punto gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.90 m | 3.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Polo is 6 cm longer than the Fiat Punto, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Polo is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 297 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1030 litres | 1080 litres | |
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Fiat Punto has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Polo has 27 litres less trunk space than the Fiat Punto. This could mean that the Volkswagen Polo uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Fiat Punto (by 50 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo is 0.4 metres more than that of the Fiat Punto, which means Volkswagen Polo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`550 | 1`385 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Volkswagen Polo has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Fiat Punto, so Volkswagen Polo quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 800 | |
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