Volkswagen Polo 2015 vs BMW 3 series 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Volkswagen Polo) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW 3 series) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 99 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 235 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 4.4 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Polo consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Polo could require 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 1290 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1460 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 163 mm (6.4 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Polo can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Volkswagen Polo version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.43 m | |
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Volkswagen Polo is smaller, but slightly higher. Volkswagen Polo is 23 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Polo is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 480 litres | |
| Volkswagen Polo has 20 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.3 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`660 | 1`980 | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW 3 series scores higher in safety tests. The BMW 3 series scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Volkswagen Polo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volkswagen Polo, so Volkswagen Polo quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 11 800 | |
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