Volkswagen Polo 2001 vs Fiat Punto 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 114 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.6 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Fiat Punto is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 5 HP less power than Fiat Punto, but torque is 81 NM more than Fiat Punto. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.2 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Polo consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Punto, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Polo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Polo consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Punto. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Polo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.90 m | 3.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Polo is 4 cm longer than the Fiat Punto, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Polo is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 245 litres | 297 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
975 litres | 1080 litres | |
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Fiat Punto has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Polo has 52 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 105 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo is 0.1 metres more than that of the Fiat Punto. | |||
| 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`550 | 1`445 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| 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 | 1600 | |
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