Volkswagen Polo 2015 vs Volkswagen Golf 2012
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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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 | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 153 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 35 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 97 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 5.3 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Polo consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
| Volkswagen Polo is 14 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Polo is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1270 litres | |
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Volkswagen Polo has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Polo has 80 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`660 | 1`780 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Golf is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Volkswagen Polo has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Polo quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 8200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.5/10 | 8.7/10 | |
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