Volkswagen Polo 1995 vs BMW 3 series 1993
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 60 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 116 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.9 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 42 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 34 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Polo consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Polo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Polo consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Polo) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 3 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Vento | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.72 m | 4.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.39 m | |
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Volkswagen Polo is smaller, but slightly higher. Volkswagen Polo is 49 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Polo is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 245 litres | 325 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
975 litres | 1030 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Volkswagen Polo has 80 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series (by 55 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo is 0.1 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`400 | 1`635 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Volkswagen Polo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Volkswagen Polo, so Volkswagen Polo quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.4/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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