Volkswagen Polo 2001 vs Volkswagen Lupo 1998

 
Volkswagen Polo
2001 - 2005
Volkswagen Lupo
1998 - 2005
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 1.4 Petrol1.4 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 75 HP75 HP
Torque: 126 NM126 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 15.3 seconds13.9 seconds
Volkswagen Polo and Volkswagen Lupo have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.47.5
Real fuel consumption: 8.1 l/100km7.5 l/100km
The Volkswagen Lupo is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise.
By specification Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Lupo, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Polo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Lupo.
Fuel tank capacity: 45 litres34 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 600 km in combined cycle450 km in combined cycle
770 km on highway580 km on highway
550 km with real consumption450 km with real consumption
Volkswagen Polo gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 370'000 km370'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 4 years4 years

Dimensions

Length: 3.90 m3.53 m
Width: 1.65 m1.64 m
Height: 1.46 m1.46 m
Volkswagen Polo is larger.
Volkswagen Polo is 37 cm longer than the Volkswagen Lupo, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 245 litres130 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
975 litres830 litres
Volkswagen Polo has more luggage capacity.
Volkswagen Polo has 115 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Lupo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Polo (by 145 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters10.1 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo is 0.5 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Lupo, which means Volkswagen Polo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`4901`390
Safety:
Quality:
below average

above average
Volkswagen Lupo has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Polo has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Volkswagen Lupo, so Volkswagen Lupo quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 14001200
Pros and Cons: Volkswagen Polo has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
Volkswagen Lupo has
  • more dynamic
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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