Volkswagen Polo 1999 vs Volkswagen Passat 2005
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 152 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 23 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 4 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Polo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 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 Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.74 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.63 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.47 m | |
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Volkswagen Polo is smaller. Volkswagen Polo is 102 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 19 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Polo is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 245 litres | 565 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
975 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Volkswagen Polo has 320 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Volkswagen Polo can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`950 | |
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| Quality: | Volkswagen Passat has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Polo has serious deffects in 290 percent more cases than Volkswagen Passat, so Volkswagen Passat quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2200 | |
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