Volkswagen Polo 1999 vs Volkswagen Golf 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 126 NM | 128 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 14 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Polo and Volkswagen Golf have the same engine power, but Volkswagen Polo torque is 2 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.3 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 Volkswagen Golf, 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 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Fabia, Audi A2 | Used also on Volkswagen Bora | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Polo might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Polo 1999 1.4 engine: Engine is known for its simplicity, compact design, and overall reliability. Many complaints from owners are related to power loss or fluctuating idle, often caused by issues with the throttle body, EGR valve, or air leaks ... More about Volkswagen Polo 1999 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.74 m | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.63 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
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Volkswagen Polo is smaller. Volkswagen Polo is 41 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Polo is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 245 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
975 litres | 1185 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Volkswagen Polo has 85 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 210 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Volkswagen Polo can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`400 | 1`640 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Polo has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1400 | |
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