Volkswagen Polo 2000 vs Volkswagen Golf 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Polo engine produces 1 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 7.5 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Polo could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Seat Ibiza, Seat Toledo | 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 2000 1.6 engine: This is a simple and reliable engine with an impressive lifespan when properly maintained. However, many of its issues stem from air leaks, so checking hoses and the intake manifold is essential. The ignition ... More about Volkswagen Polo 2000 1.6 engine Volkswagen Golf 1999 1.6 engine: The most common issues with this engine are unstable idle and excessive vibrations. These problems are often resolved by cleaning the fuel injectors or the throttle body. Another frequent source of trouble ... More about Volkswagen Golf 1999 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.14 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
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Volkswagen Polo is smaller. Volkswagen Polo is 26 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Polo is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 465 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1250 litres | 1425 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Volkswagen Polo has 75 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 175 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`550 | 1`625 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Polo, so Volkswagen Golf quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1400 | |
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